Updated On: 12 November, 2025 02:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga clarified that Chiranjeevi is not playing Prabhas’ father or any role in Spirit, putting an end to the ongoing rumours. He also reacted to claims of South Korean star Don Lee playing the villain

Chiranjeevi and Prabhas (Pic/AFP, Instagram)
Spirit, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, is one of the most anticipated films. For the past few days, social media has been abuzz with rumours claiming that Megastar Chiranjeevi would be playing Prabhas’ father in Spirit. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has now debunked the rumours and clarified that the actor is not associated with the film in any capacity.
123 Telugu reported that rumours are rife that Megastar Chiranjeevi is playing Prabhas’ father in Spirit. However, during the Jigris team interaction, the director dismissed the rumour, saying that Chiranjeevi is not playing Prabhas’ father or any role in the movie. On the other hand, when asked about South Korean actor Don Lee playing the villain, the Animal director refused to comment.