Prabhas Goes from Cop to Gangster in ‘Spirit’ – A Journey Inspired by Gopichand’s ‘Golimaar’?

Pan-India star Prabhas and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga are currently riding high in their careers. While Prabhas’s recent film ‘Kalki 2898 AD‘ was a hit, Sandeep Reddy’s ‘Animal‘ shook the Indian box office. Now, their upcoming film ‘Spirit‘ is raising audience expectations to new heights. Amidst this, news related to the movie has gone viral online.

First a Police Officer.. Then!

It has been widely publicized that in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming ‘Spirit’, Prabhas will appear as a powerful police officer. However, rumors are circulating that besides this role, Prabhas will also play another key role. According to the latest buzz, after several dramatic twists, the character portrayed by Prabhas transforms from a policeman into a gangster. Moreover, the film is said to contain major wild elements and will feature even more intense violence and fight sequences than ‘Animal’. The latest updates have further fueled the high expectations for ‘Spirit’.

In the Style of ‘Golimaar’..

The 2010 film ‘Golimaar‘, directed by Puri Jagannadh and starring Gopichand, received positive acclaim and was based on the life of encounter specialist Daya Nayak. Gopichand’s portrayal as a hard-working police officer who becomes renowned as an encounter specialist won him considerable recognition. Due to an unexpected turn of events, he transforms into a gangster. Observing the latest buzz around ‘Spirit’, it seems to remind us of ‘Golimaar’. However, given the global standards of visuals and action sequences in ‘Spirit’, it’s best not to compare it directly with ‘Golimaar’.

Two Star Heroes…

It is rumored that two star heroes will feature in ‘Spirit’. Vijay Deverakonda and Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor are reportedly set to make special cameo appearances. Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who launched Vijay Deverakonda as a hero in his first film ‘Arjun Reddy’ and recently worked with Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Animal’, shares a good rapport with both actors. The chances of them turning down an offer from ‘Spirit’, especially given its international scale and Prabhas as the lead, are slim. Moreover, there is talk of casting a star hero in a villain role in ‘Spirit’.

Prabhas as Villain Again?

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, who has recently been known for his villainous roles, such as playing Ravana in ‘Adipurush‘ and an antagonist in ‘Devara’ opposite Tarak, is rumored to appear in a negative role in ‘Spirit’ as well. Speculations are rife that Saif will confront Prabhas in a powerful antagonistic role. If true, this would significantly elevate expectations for ‘Spirit’.

With a Massive Budget…

‘Spirit’ is being produced by Bhushan Kumar of T-Series and is rumored to be made on a lavish budget. Speculations suggest that the movie’s budget has been set at a staggering ₹1000 crores, initially rumored to be ₹500 crores before being reported to have increased to ₹750 crores. If true, ‘Spirit’ would mark the biggest-budget film in Prabhas’s career, with ₹600 crores allocated just for remuneration, including ₹300 crores for Prabhas alone, according to film industry sources.