Sandeep Reddy Vanga has announced a new release date for his upcoming film ‘Spirit’, starring Prabhas. Initially scheduled to hit theatres on March 5, 2027, the cop action drama will now release worldwide on October 29, 2027, coinciding with the Diwali period. The revised date could set up a major box-office clash with Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s ‘Ramayana 2’, which is also planned for a Diwali 2027 release.
‘Spirit’ gets a new release date
Sandeep Reddy Vanga has officially announced the new release date of ‘Spirit’, his upcoming action drama featuring Prabhas. The filmmaker shared a new image of the actor on X and confirmed that the film will arrive in theatres worldwide on October 29, 2027.Announcing the date, Vanga wrote, “Check this out…….. #Spirit #InSpiritMode. #IndiasBiggestSuperStar 29TH OCTOBER DIWALI 2027. Worldwide RELEASE DATE”In the newly revealed image, Prabhas sports a cap and dark sunglasses, offering another glimpse of his look in the film. The announcement confirms that ‘Spirit’ will no longer arrive on its previously announced March 5, 2027, release date.With the film now scheduled for the Diwali period, its release could bring it into direct competition with some of the biggest theatrical releases planned for 2027.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga had teased a new Prabhas poster
Earlier, before revealing the release date, Vanga had alerted Prabhas’ fans that a new poster featuring the actor was on the way. The director also indicated that the image would carry an update about the film’s release schedule.In his earlier post, he wrote, “Dear Prabhas Anna fans. I want to introduce a NEW POSTER, featuring the man behind the shades, with the NEW RELEASE date on it. Just few minutes…”
The announcement subsequently revealed October 29, 2027, as the worldwide release date.‘Spirit’ had previously been scheduled to release on March 5, 2027. Meanwhile, a report by Variety India suggested that Prabhas’ other upcoming film, ‘Fauzi’, could also see a change in its release schedule. The period action drama, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi of ‘Sita Ramam’ fame, was initially expected to arrive in December 2026 and was reportedly targeting March 18, 2027.The reported schedule change for ‘Fauzi’ provides context to the shifting release calendar around Prabhas’ upcoming projects, although the makers’ official announcements will determine the final dates.
‘Spirit’ to clash with Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s ‘Ramayana 2’
With ‘Spirit’ now set for October 29, 2027, the film could face competition from ‘Ramayana 2’, the second instalment of Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part adaptation of the Indian epic, which is also planned for a Diwali 2027 release. The first instalment of ‘Ramayana’, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, is scheduled to release in theatres on November 5, 2026. The project has generated considerable anticipation, with the sequel expected to continue the epic’s story.If both films retain their planned Diwali 2027 release windows, the festive season could see a high-profile box-office contest between Prabhas’ action drama and the epic starring Ranbir and Yash. However, the final release schedules of both films will determine whether the clash takes place as anticipated.
Prabhas plays a police officer in ‘Spirit’
‘Spirit’ marks the first collaboration between Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The director is known for films such as ‘Arjun Reddy’, its Hindi remake ‘Kabir Singh’, and ‘Animal’. Prabhas is reportedly set to play a police officer with “one bad habit” in the upcoming film. The cast also includes Triptii Dimri, Vivek Oberoi and Prakash Raj in key roles.The film’s first look, unveiled towards the end of 2025, featured Prabhas in a rugged, bruised appearance, with Triptii Dimri also appearing in the promotional material. Further details about the plot and the characters have not been fully disclosed.