As the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga unveiled the first look poster for his upcoming film "Spirit," starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri. The poster, revealed on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, offers a glimpse into the film's intense and contrasting world.
The poster features Prabhas with long hair, sporting a thick beard and moustache. He stands shirtless with his back to the camera, revealing a body bearing visible bruises and bandages across his shoulder, arm, and back, suggesting a character shaped by violence and conflict. He is dressed in loose, off-white trousers, holding a cigarette between his lips and a glass of alcohol in one hand. Triptii Dimri stands close to him, dressed in a simple, muted-toned saree, calmly lighting his cigarette. The setting appears to be an indoor space with natural light streaming through a window, with the city skyline faintly visible in the background.
The makers of "Spirit" captioned the poster with, "Let's welcome the New Year with the first poster high on #Spirit". Vanga also shared the poster, describing Prabhas as “Ajanubahudu” and extending New Year wishes. The film's official handle urged audiences to embrace something entirely new, with the caption, “You loved what existed before. Now fall in love with what you never knew existed”. These captions hint that "Spirit" will explore darker emotional spaces, a style the director is known for.
The release timing of the "Spirit" poster mirrors Vanga's earlier film "Animal," whose first announcement was also unveiled at the stroke of midnight on New Year's. This reveal has instantly grabbed the attention of fans, sparking widespread online discussion. Social media users flooded comment sections with excitement, calling the film "another wild ride" and celebrating Prabhas' fierce transformation. Some compared the poster's energy to Vanga's earlier work, while others praised the rawness of Prabhas' look, dubbing it his "beast mode" era.
"Spirit" marks Prabhas' first collaboration with Sandeep Reddy Vanga and his debut as a cop. Speculation suggests that Triptii Dimri will play a doctor in the film. Besides Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, the film also features Vivek Oberoi, Prakash Raj, and Kanchana in key roles. The announcement video was unveiled on Prabhas' 46th birthday, following a similar pattern to Ranbir Kapoor's "Animal". "Spirit" is scheduled to release in 2026.
