Indian cinema enthusiasts received an electrifying New Year’s gift with the midnight unveiling of the first look poster for the highly anticipated film ‘Spirit,’ starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri. The visually striking poster depicts Dimri assisting a wounded Prabhas in lighting a cigarette, creating immediate intrigue about their characters’ relationship dynamics.
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga shared the reveal on his social media platform, proclaiming ‘INDIAN CINEMA…. witness your AJANUBAHUDU/AJANUBAHU’ alongside New Year greetings and the official hashtags. The project represents a collaborative effort between Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and Vanga’s Bhadrakali Pictures.
Vivek Oberoi joins the cast in a pivotal role, with industry reports suggesting he will portray the film’s antagonist. Oberoi expressed his enthusiasm through social media, referencing the project’s audio teaser that previously revealed Prakash Raj as another key cast member. The teaser, released in five regional languages during Prabhas’ birthday celebration last October, hinted that the protagonist embodies an IPS officer currently incarcerated, culminating with the cryptic line: ‘Right from childhood, I have one bad habit.’
Notably, the female lead role experienced a casting evolution, with Triptii Dimri assuming the part originally intended for Deepika Padukone, who departed the project due to scheduling conflicts. The film is scheduled for theatrical release later this year, marking another major pan-Indian production from the team behind successful previous collaborations.