Did Deepika Padukone find a supporter in Tamannaah Bhatia amid row over Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit?
Amidst the controversy surrounding Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit' due to alleged unprofessional demands, Tamannaah Bhatia subtly showed her support. She liked an Instagram reel addressing issues like gender pay gaps and misogyny, echoing Padukone's past stance on financial independence. Vanga reacted to rumors about 'Spirit,' hinting at Padukone's involvement in leaks.
Tamannaah Bhatia
has subtly shown her support for
Deepika Padukone
amid the controversy surrounding
Sandeep Reddy Vanga
's Spirit. In a quiet yet telling move, the actor liked an Instagram reel highlighting issues women often face — including gender pay gaps, excessive work hours, unprofessional behavior, and misogyny.
Tamannaah recently liked a reel on Instagram that highlights the kind of propaganda women are no longer willing to tolerate. The video is a throwback to when Deepika Padukone firmly shut down a reporter who questioned whether
Ranveer Singh
had funded her production venture Chhapaak.
Throwback to Chhapaak Press Conference
For context, the video is from a 2020 press conference for Chhapaak, Deepika's debut production venture. During the event, a reporter claimed that her husband, Ranveer Singh, had invested in the film.
Visibly amused, Deepika responded sharply, 'Excuse me, yeh mere khud ke paise hain. Kisne bola yeh? (Who said this to you? This is my money). Excuse me, it is my own money.'
The reel comes with the text, 'Propaganda she is not falling for: Disrespect, men, sexism, gender pay gap, working overtime, unprofessionalism, misogyny, and double standards'.
Controversy Over Work Demands and Reactions from Vanga
The timing is notable, as Deepika is currently facing accusations of unprofessionalism, sparking a wider debate on actors advocating for standard working hours.
Tamannaah's like on a reel highlighting women's rights issues — including unfair work expectations and misogyny — appears to be a quiet yet pointed show of support for Deepika's stance.
Several reports have attributed Padukone's exit from Spirit to what were described as 'unprofessional' demands. According to Bollywood Hungama, sources claim that the actor insisted on a six-hour workday and requested revisions to her contract.
One of the key points raised by her team was that if the shoot exceeded 100 days, she should be compensated additionally for each extra day.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga also weighed in on the controversy by addressing rumours about Spirit on social media. After Pinkvilla published a report revealing plot details and speculations around the film, the Animal director took to X, hinting that the leak may have originated from Deepika.
He also reacted strongly to claims suggesting that Triptii Dimri would be "pushing boundaries" with her intimate scenes in the film.
Tamannaah's Busy Slate and Recent Brand Endorsement
Meanwhile, Tamannaah has been appointed brand ambassador for Mysore Sandal Soap under a Rs 6.2 crore, two-year deal with the Karnataka government—a move that sparked criticism for not choosing a Kannada actor. Minister MB Patil defended the choice.
She was last seen in Odela 2, a supernatural thriller where she played Shiva Shakthi, a sadhvi who arrives in the village of Odela to battle a dark force threatening the balance of nature.
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