Prabhas to kickstart 'Spirit' shoot in May: Report
What's the story
The much-anticipated cop-based action thriller titled Spirit is said to go on floors in May 2025.
Starring Prabhas, the project is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and produced by Bhushan Kumar and Pranay Reddy Vanga.
A source close to the development told Pinkvilla that Reddy Vanga has almost finished the script of Spirit and is ready to begin production in the summer of 2025.
Character preparation
'Spirit' to feature Prabhas in a new avatar
In Spirit, Prabhas will be seen as an "honest yet twisted cop," which means he will have to go lean.
A source revealed the actor has already started training for the role and has "allotted bulk dates to Bhushan Kumar and Sandeep Reddy Vanga for Spirit starting from May 2025."
Spirit will start filming in Hyderabad, and other schedules are planned in India and abroad.
Release date
'Spirit' slated for late 2026 release
Spirit is slated to hit the big screens in the second half of 2026, making it one of the most eagerly awaited films in Indian cinema.
The movie is Reddy Vanga's third collaboration with Kumar after Kabir Singh and Animal.
Spirit's filming is expected to take over a year, with a massive ensemble being put together for what is being touted as "India's biggest cop thriller."
Genre reinvention
'Spirit' to redefine the cop genre
Reportedly, Reddy Vanga is looking to redefine the cop genre with Spirit, which is being touted as the most commercial film of his career.
The director has crafted a unique narrative style within the commercial framework of a cat-and-mouse chase.
After wrapping up Spirit, Reddy Vanga and Kumar will move on to another project titled Animal Park, starring Ranbir Kapoor.
This film is likely to go on floors by 2027.