After Deepika, Prakash Raj left ‘Spirit’?

Reports suggest that actor Prakash Raj has stepped away from Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, adding to the ongoing buzz around the film. This comes shortly after news of Deepika Padukone’s reported exit due to work-hour concerns, making Spirit a hot topic in film circles.

Prakash Raj was said to be playing a pivotal role in the film, and his voice featured in the launch video had already generated strong excitement among fans. According to an OTTPlay report, the actor is no longer part of the project, which is currently being shot in Hyderabad. However, no official statement has been released by the makers or the actor.

The report claims that a heated disagreement over the script and a particular scene led to creative differences between Prakash Raj and the director. It is also said that some already-shot scenes may need to be scrapped, possibly causing delays in the film’s schedule.

Shraddha Kapoor comes onboard AA23 with Allu Arjun…?

Icon star Allu Arjun is set to collaborate with acclaimed Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj for a massive pan-India project, officially announced recently. Backed by Mythri Movie Makers, the film has already created huge excitement as two powerhouse talents come together for the first time. Fans across languages are eagerly waiting to see what this high-budget spectacle will offer.

The pre-production work has begun, and the makers are planning to take the film, tentatively titled AA23xLK7, on floors in the second half of 2026. Strong rumours suggest that Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor is being considered as the female lead. However, there is no official confirmation from the makers regarding her casting so far.

The plot of the film is being kept tightly under wraps. Reports hint that it could be based on Lokesh Kanagaraj’s long-planned superhero concept Irumbu Kai Maayavi. Meanwhile, Allu Arjun and Shraddha Kapoor remain busy with their respective projects.

Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Smashes Box Office Records

Ranveer Singh’s most anticipated film, Dhurandhar, released on December 5, 2025, and has already taken the box office by storm. The film had an explosive opening, earning ₹27 crore on the first day alone, surpassing major hits like Chhawa (₹31 crore) and War 2 (₹29 crore) to become the third-biggest opening day film in recent times. The second day has seen even higher collections, with the film earning an additional ₹6.9 crore by 3:05 PM, bringing the total domestic collection to ₹33.9 crore.

Worldwide, Dhurandhar is performing exceptionally well. The movie earned ₹27 crore in India and ₹13 crore overseas on the opening day, taking the global total to ₹40 crore. With ongoing collections, the film has already crossed the ₹50 crore mark.

Industry experts predict a massive run for the film, backed by its strong IMDb rating of 7.8, stellar performances from Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Akshay Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt, and positive word-of-mouth publicity.