Diwali 2027 just became a lot more crowded. Sandeep Reddy Vanga has moved his much-awaited cop thriller Spirit, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, out of its March 2027 slot and into the Diwali festive window. The new release date is October 29, 2027, and if it holds, Spirit will go head to head with Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana Part 2 at the box office.
The announcement came from Vanga himself on Sunday morning. He teased fans on X first, then revealed the October 29, 2027 date along with a new poster.
What changed, and why it matters
Spirit was originally locked for March 5, 2027. That date was announced on New Year’s Day this year, alongside the film’s first look, which showed an injured Prabhas in an intense frame with Triptii Dimri. Moving the film back by almost eight months is a big call, and one the makers clearly did not take lightly.
The official word points to the sheer scale of the production. Reports suggest the team needs more time for shooting and the extensive post-production that a film of this ambition demands. Herzindagi reported that the makers pushed the date to accommodate the massive scale of production. It is worth remembering that this is Vanga’s first collaboration with Prabhas, and the expectations riding on it are enormous.
A Diwali clash with Ramayana Part 2
The moment Spirit entered the Diwali 2027 window, the conversation shifted. Ramayana Part 2, the second instalment of Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part adaptation of the epic, is also headed for Diwali 2027. The first part, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, hits theatres this November 5, 2026, and the sequel is expected to continue the story into the festival season next year.
The Ramayana sequel stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita, and is produced by Namit Malhotra. If both films hold their Diwali 2027 dates, the festive season could witness one of the biggest box office contests in recent years: a raw Prabhas cop drama against a mythological epic led by Ranbir Kapoor and Yash.
Whether the clash actually happens will depend on how both projects progress, and neither side is likely to blink first.
What we know about Spirit
Here is a quick rundown of the key details that are confirmed so far:
- Lead cast: Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, in their first film together.
- Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who also handles the film’s editing.
- Plot: Prabhas plays an intense, ruthless police officer whose code of duty collides with his personal life. A teaser hinted at the character being incarcerated.
- Supporting cast: Vivek Oberoi, Kanchana and Aishwarya Desai in key roles.
- Producers: Bhushan Kumar, Pranay Reddy Vanga, Krishan Kumar and Prabhakar Reddy Vanga, under Bhadrakali Pictures in association with T-Series.
- Technical crew: Harshavardhan Rameshwar on background score, Raj Thota as cinematographer, Suresh Selvarajan as production designer and Supreme Sundar as action choreographer.
One talking point from the casting news: Triptii Dimri replaced Deepika Padukone as the female lead.
Vanga’s big Telugu homecoming
Spirit also marks Vanga’s return to Telugu cinema after Arjun Reddy (2017), the film that made him one of Indian cinema’s most talked-about directors. His last release was Animal (2023), starring Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, which divided critics but stormed the box office.
That makes the Spirit vs Ramayana Part 2 situation even spicier. Vanga’s last hero, Ranbir Kapoor, could end up competing against his current one, Prabhas, at the same festive window. You could not script this better.
Prabhas’s packed calendar
Spirit is not the only Prabhas film in flux. Reports suggest his period action drama Fauzi, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, could also shift from its March 2027 target. For now, the official word covers Spirit alone, and fans will have to wait for confirmation on the rest.
For Prabhas’s fans, the wait just got longer, but the stakes got higher. A Diwali release means the biggest possible stage, and a clash means bragging rights. October 29, 2027 cannot come soon enough.
FAQs
What is the new release date of Prabhas’s Spirit?
Spirit will now release worldwide on October 29, 2027, during Diwali. It was earlier scheduled for March 5, 2027.
Who is directing Spirit?
Spirit is written and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the filmmaker behind Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh and Animal. He is also editing the film.
Who stars in Spirit?
Prabhas plays the lead as a police officer, with Triptii Dimri as the female lead. The cast also includes Vivek Oberoi, Kanchana and Aishwarya Desai.
Will Spirit clash with Ramayana Part 2?
Potentially. Ramayana Part 2, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, is also eyeing a Diwali 2027 release. If neither film moves, it will be a major box office clash.
When does Ramayana: Rise of a Legend release?
The first part of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana releases in theatres on November 5, 2026.
That is all for now. With a poster out and the date locked, the countdown to one of the most crowded Diwali windows in recent memory has officially begun. Stay tuned to Informeia for every update from the Spirit camp.
