In a no-nonsense clapback that's already lighting up social media, veteran actor Prakash Raj has slammed the rumor mills churning out stories about his supposed exit from the much-hyped Prabhas-starrer Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The actor's sharp tweet today not only debunks the claims but also calls out the "WhatsApp factories" for spreading unchecked speculation.
Posting on X at around 2:08 PM IST, Prakash Raj wrote:
"To all the toxic #Fakenews peddlers…. On #Spirit the movie . We have not even started shooting for my scenes .. and you whatsup factories speculate stories . Grow up and have a life 😂😂😂😂. #justasking"
The post, laced with laughing emojis and his signature sarcasm, quickly racked up over 17,000 likes, thousands of reposts, and massive views within hours—proof of the intense fan interest in Spirit, one of the most anticipated pan-India projects of the coming years.
The rumors erupted over the weekend, with several entertainment portals and social media accounts claiming Prakash Raj had walked out (or been dropped) from the film due to "creative differences" with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Some reports even suggested heated on-set arguments over script or scenes, drawing parallels to the earlier controversy when Deepika Padukone exited the project (later replaced by Triptii Dimri).
But Prakash Raj set the record straight in emphatic fashion: his portions haven't even begun filming yet. In separate media interactions (including with outlets like Bombay Times and SCREEN), he dismissed the stories as "nonsense speculations" and reiterated he had no knowledge of any such fallout.
