Rumours have been swirling that Katrina Kaif is in talks to join Sandeep Reddy Vanga‘s much-awaited film ‘Spirit’, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri. However, there has been no official word from the makers. Now, a new report has dismissed the claims entirely. Here’s everything we know so far.
Katrina Kaif to star in Prabhas’ ‘Spirit’?
According to the Hindustan Times report, Katrina Kaif’s rumoured acting comeback is ‘completely inaccurate and misleading’. The report stated, “There is absolutely no truth to the claims being made about Katrina Kaif’s future acting plans. The report is based entirely on speculation and misinformation, with no verification.”
Why did the news spread so fast?
The buzz around Katrina joining ‘Spirit’ gained massive traction as it would mark her return to Tollywood after nearly two decades, as well as her first film since becoming a mother. The actress last appeared in a Telugu film in 2005’s ‘Allari Pidugu’, opposite Balakrishna and Charmmee Kaur. She made her Telugu debut with 2004’s ‘Malliswari’, co-starring Venkatesh. Her most recent on-screen appearance was in Sriram Raghavan’s ‘Merry Christmas’ in 2024, alongside Vijay Sethupathi.
More about Katrina Kaif’s marriage and motherhood
Katrina Kaif dated Vicky Kaushal for two years before the couple married in a traditional ceremony in Rajasthan on December 9, 2021, keeping the wedding intimate and private. Their wedding pictures went on to become 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 not yet been revealed publicly. Katrina turned 43 on July 16 and shared glimpses from her birthday celebrations, including a peek at baby Vihaan that delighted fans.
More about ‘Spirit’
‘Spirit’ is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and stars Prabhas and Triptii Dimri in the lead roles. Their first look poster showcased Prabhas bloodied and Triptii lighting his cigarette. It marks Vanga’s next directorial after his 2023 blockbuster ‘Animal’. Speaking at the Telugu Talents Association event, the filmmaker shared an update on the shoot’s progress, saying, “We have completed 40% of the shoot.” ‘Spirit’ is slated for release on March 5, 2027.
