Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit begins shoot with Chiranjeevi at mahurat; fans wonder about Prabhas’ absence. Tripti Dimri joins, film set for 2026 release.

Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has officially commenced shooting for his much-anticipated film Spirit, with the grand mahurat ceremony held recently. The event saw the presence of Bollywood-Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi as the chief guest, alongside actor Tripti Dimri and producer Bhushan Kumar. However, fans were quick to notice the absence of lead actor Prabhas, sparking curiosity across social media platforms.

The mahurat ceremony, marked by rituals and the traditional clapboard launch, was shared by the film’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. In the shared images, Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Tripti Dimri can be seen posing alongside Chiranjeevi and Bhushan Kumar, while actors Vivek Oberoi and Prakash Raj were also not present. The team captioned the post: “Officially @InSpiritMode…. We are honoured to have Megastar @KChiruTweets garu grace India’s Biggest Superstar #Prabhas’ #Spirit pooja ceremony today. @imvangasandeep @tripti_dimri23 @vivekoberoi @prakashraaj #BhushanKumar #KrishanKumar @ShivChanana @neerajkalyan_ @VangaPictures @TSeries @tseriessouth.”

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Officially @InSpiritMode….

We are honoured to have Megastar @KChiruTweets garu grace India’s Biggest Superstar #Prabhas’ #Spirit pooja ceremony today.@imvangasandeep @tripti_dimri23 @vivekoberoi @prakashraaj #BhushanKumar #KrishanKumar @ShivChanana @neerajkalyan_… pic.twitter.com/BZVdjhWN7N

— Spirit (@InSpiritMode) November 23, 2025

Fans Wonder About Prabhas’ Absence

While the mahurat was a star-studded event, many fans expressed concern about Prabhas’ missing presence. Social media comments ranged from curiosity about his absence to excitement about his upcoming look in the film. Many speculated that Prabhas skipped the ceremony to avoid any leaks of his on-screen look. Comments included: “Where is Prabhas?” and “Eagerly waiting for this banger combo.”

What We Know About ‘Spirit’

Spirit marks the much-awaited collaboration between Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga, following their prior successful projects. Prabhas will portray a dedicated cop, while Tripti Dimri plays his love interest, replacing Deepika Padukone in the role. Last month, the director released an intriguing audio teaser to celebrate Prabhas’ birthday, hinting at a gripping story of a cop in remand and his defiant spirit.

Produced under the banners of Bhadrakali Pictures and Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series, Spirit is slated for a 2026 release. With a mix of high-octane action, intense drama, and star power, the film is already generating massive buzz among fans across India and overseas.