After weeks of rumours, exits, and speculation, Spirit finally moved forward as director Sandeep Reddy Vanga launched the film with a grand muhurat ceremony in Hyderabad on Sunday. What fans did not anticipate, however, was the sudden surge of fresh excitement that followed—sparked by strong reports claiming that Ranbir Kapoor will appear in a special cameo in the Prabhas-led film.
The project commenced its first schedule with a traditional, star-studded launch event, graced by megastar Chiranjeevi, who attended as the chief guest. Photos from the ceremony showed Vanga and the team offering prayers before officially beginning work on one of the most eagerly awaited films of the year.
According to a Deccan Chronicle report, Ranbir Kapoor—who previously delivered a massive hit with Vanga in Animal—will feature in Spirit at a key turning point in the narrative. The cameo is being described as “historic,” as it would mark the first time Ranbir and Prabhas appear together on screen. A source quoted in the report said, “Ranbir will come into the picture at a crucial juncture of the storytelling. It will be a turning point in the plot and a historic moment in Indian cinema since he has never shared screen space with Prabhas.” The possibility of two major stars uniting under Vanga’s direction has already set social media buzzing.
The muhurat ceremony itself was memorable, with Chiranjeevi performing the traditional clap. Vanga later expressed gratitude, writing, “Heartfelt thank you to our MEGASTAR CHIRANJEEVI sir for blessing the event. Your gesture is unforgettable.”
Triptii Dimri, who replaced Deepika Padukone as the female lead, was in attendance, joining a cast that includes Prabhas, Vivek Oberoi, Prakash Raj, and Kanchana. Although Prabhas was absent from the muhurat, Vanga shared a photo of him holding the clapboard, telling fans it was enough to “excite” them.
Spirit has made headlines for months, especially after Deepika Padukone’s exit, reportedly due to disagreements over an eight-hour workday. She later stepped away from Kalki 2898 AD 2 as well, keeping her departure in the spotlight.
