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Meanwhile, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on May 26 with a pointed post. Without naming Deepika directly, he hinted at a betrayal of trust
following a story narration, calling out what he described as “dirty PR games” and questioning the actor’s idea of feminism. “When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is
an unsaid NDA between us… You didn’t get it. You won’t get it. You will never get it,” he wrote, ending with a sharp line in Hindi:“Aisa karo… Agli baar poori kahani bolna… kyunki mujhe
jarra bhi farak nahi padtha.” Vanga's post quickly divided the internet. Some fans hailed Deepika as an “unbothered queen” for staying composed, while others debated the true story
behind the falling out. The director’s note has also been met with criticism for its tone and assumptions. Triptii Dimri is now confirmed to replace Padukone in _Spirit_, while Deepika has
continued with her other commitments, showing no signs of slowing down. As the dust settles, the saga reflects the growing scrutiny around high-profile collaborations and how both silence
and statements, subtle or direct, can speak volumes.