Rumors have been swirling about this Katrina Kaif is in talks to join Sandeep Reddy Vangathe highly anticipated film ‘Spirit’, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri. However, there has been no official word from the makers. Now, a new report has completely dismissed the claims. Here’s everything we know so far.
Katrina Kaif to star in Prabhas’ ‘Spirit’?
According to the Hindustan Times report, the Katrina Kaif comeback rumor is “completely inaccurate and misleading”. The report said, “There is absolutely no truth in the claims being made about Katrina Kaif’s future acting plans. The report is completely based on speculation and misinformation, without any verification.”
Why did the news spread so quickly?
The buzz around Katrina Kaif’s inclusion in ‘Spirit’ gained momentum as it would mark her return to Tollywood after almost two decades as well as her first film since becoming a mother. Katrina last appeared in a Telugu film with 2005’s ‘Allari Pidugu’ opposite Balakrishna and Charmmee Kaur. She made her Telugu debut with 2004’s ‘Malliswari’ starring Venkatesh. His most recent appearance on screen was in Sriram Raghavan’s ‘Merry Christmas’ in 2024, along with Vijay Sethupathi.
Read more about Katrina Kaif’s Marriage and Motherhood
Katrina Kaif dated Vicky Kaushal for two years before the couple tied the knot in a traditional ceremony in Rajasthan on December 9, 2021, keeping the wedding intimate and private. Their wedding photos became the most liked Instagram post in India at the time. The couple welcomed their first child, son Vihaan Kaushal, on November 7, 2025, though his face has yet to be revealed publicly. Katrina recently turned 43 on July 16 and shared pictures from her birthday celebrations, including a glimpse of the baby. Vihaan which fans loved.
More about “Spirit”
‘Spirit’ is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and stars Prabhas and Triptii Dimri in the lead roles. Its first poster showed Prabhas covered in blood and Triptii lighting a cigarette. He marks Vanga’s next directorial following his 2023 blockbuster ‘Animal’. Speaking at the Telugu Talent Association event, the filmmaker shared an update on the progress of the shoot, saying, “We have completed 40% of the shoot.” “Spirit” is scheduled for release on March 5, 2027.