Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga celebrated his 44th birthday on December 25, and the wishes came in loud and clear from fans — and from the stars of his next big project, Spirit. Prabhas and Vivek Oberoi, both part of the upcoming pan-India film, marked the day with personal messages that quickly caught attention online.
Prabhas Breaks Silence With a Rare Birthday Wish
Known for keeping a low profile on social media, Prabhas surprised fans by posting a birthday message for Vanga on Instagram Stories. Sharing a candid picture of the director from the sets of Spirit, the actor wrote that he couldn’t wait for audiences to see what Vanga is creating — a clear nod to the scale and ambition of their collaboration.
The brief but warm message instantly fuelled excitement around Spirit, which marks Prabhas’ first film with the Animal director.
Vivek Oberoi’s ‘No Censorship’ Birthday Note
Vivek Oberoi took a more playful — and very Vanga-esque — route with his birthday wish. Posting on X, the actor wished the filmmaker a day full of “raw emotions and zero censorship,” while also thanking him for the respect and affection he has shown to Vivek and his father over the years.
The note reinforced the idea that Spirit won’t shy away from Vanga’s signature intensity.
From Arjun Reddy to Animal: Vanga’s Journey So Far
Sandeep Reddy Vanga burst onto the scene in 2017 with Arjun Reddy, a film that reshaped modern Telugu cinema and turned Vijay Deverakonda into a household name. He followed it up with Kabir Singh, the Hindi remake that sparked massive box office success alongside widespread debate.
In 2023, Vanga delivered Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor — his most polarising film to date. Despite divided opinions, the film became his highest-grossing project and one of the biggest Indian releases of the year.
All Eyes on Spirit
Vanga is currently deep into production on Spirit, which stars Prabhas in the lead, alongside Triptii Dimri, Vivek Oberoi, Kanchana, and Prakash Raj. Backed by T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures, the film is being planned as a massive multilingual release across Indian languages as well as select international markets.
Earlier this year, Vanga dropped a ‘sound story’ teaser on Prabhas’ birthday, offering a cryptic but intense glimpse into the film’s tone — and setting expectations sky-high.
Final Words
Birthday wishes aside, the excitement around Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s next chapter is unmistakable. With Prabhas headlining Spirit and Vanga promising yet another uncompromising vision, the film is already shaping up to be one of the most closely watched projects on the Indian cinema calendar.
