National Award winning actor Prakash Raj is said to have been dropped from the much-awaited Telugu action drama SoulDirected by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Prabhas and Trupti Dimri. The development has attracted attention following the launch of the film, where Raj’s name and voice were prominently featured in early promotional material.
Prakash Raj no longer a part of Spirit due to creative disagreements with Sandeep Reddy Vanga: Report
Soulwhich is being shot in Hyderabad and has generated significant buzz as one of the most ambitious projects in South Indian cinema, now appears to be facing internal challenges beyond its scale and star cast. A report in OTT Play suggests that creative disagreements between Prakash Raj and the film production team and friction on the sets led to the actor’s exit.
According to the report, the dispute allegedly arose over the script and execution of a particular sequence. Although specific details of the disagreement have not been publicly disclosed, industry sources described the conversation as a “sharp disagreement”. However, neither Prakash Raj nor the producer Soul has issued an official statement confirming the circumstances of his departure.
His involvement had created anticipation after Raj’s official voice was used in the film’s launch material, suggesting an important role as a senior figure in the narrative.
surrounding development Soul Another major casting change came a few months later. Actress Deepika Padukone had earlier walked out of the project amid reports of disagreements over scheduling and other requirements, and was later replaced by Trupti Dimri, whose casting was confirmed by director Vanga.
Soul It is set to pursue a serious story with Prabhas in the lead role, reportedly portraying a former police officer in conflict with powerful adversaries. The project has attracted attention due to its scale, ensemble cast, and Vanga’s return to action following the success of her previous films. Filming and release plans continue to develop, with an expected premiere date in March 2027, although production timelines have changed at various stages.
