Prabhas's collaboration with Sandeep Reddy Vanga in the upcoming high-octane cop thriller Spirit has created waves ever since the announcement was made. Prabhas starrer movie is gearing up to go on floors early next year but ahead of that the makers have built excitement by bringing big names from Bollywood on board. The makers are aiming for a 2026 release.

Mrunal Thakur In Prabhas' Spirit?

As per a report in Pinkvilla, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and producer Bhushan Kumar are in talks with Mrunal Thakur about playing the female lead opposite Prabhas in the movie. Not only this but makers are also eyeing the star couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan to play antagonists in the movie.

"Spirit is one the most ambitious and awaited films of Indian Cinema, and the makers are going all out to have the best and most talented actors of world cinema on board. While Prabhas is locked to play the role of a cop, the conversations are in progress with Mrunal Thakur, Saif Ali Khan, and Kareena Kapoor with the latter two for the negative turn", stated the report.

As per a source statement to News 18, movie Spirit promises to redefine the cop-action genre in the Indian cinema. "It’s a story like never before, in the template of a commercial Indian Film. There are good people and bad people in the tale, but with a lot of elements of grey that Vanga is known for. Every character has a purpose, and it’s among the most ambitious films for Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The writing work and prep is going on in full swing, and the ones who have heard the narration inform that Vanga is going to reintroduce Prabhas like never before in Spirit," the source said.

"It’s the first time that a real-life couple will be playing a negative role as a couple in a feature film. The two will also have a lot of action to do alongside Prabhas and other members. The paperwork for all the talents is yet to be done, as the discussions for monetary terms are underway," the source added.

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