Hyderabad: Prabhas and Triptii Dimri’s upcoming film Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, is set to release worldwide on October 29, 2027, positioning the action drama for a potential box-office contest with Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana Part 2, which is also expected to arrive during the Diwali festive season.
Vanga announced the release date on Sunday through a post on X, sharing a new poster featuring Prabhas. The announcement confirms the film’s revised theatrical schedule after earlier release windows included December 2026 and March 2027.
The October 29 date places Spirit among the major Indian releases planned for the 2027 festive season. However, an exact release date for Ramayana Part 2 has not been announced, leaving it unclear whether the two films will open on the same day or arrive at different points during the holiday period.
If their theatrical schedules overlap, both productions could compete for audience attention during one of the busiest periods in the Indian film calendar.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga announces Spirit release date
Vanga revealed the release date alongside a new poster of Prabhas, building anticipation for the film among fans.
In his post, the director wrote: “Check this out……..#Spirit #InSpiritMode @TSeries @VangaPictures #IndiasBiggestSuperStar 29TH OCTOBER DIWALI 2027. Worldwide RELEASE DATE.”
The announcement confirms October 29, 2027, as the planned worldwide release date for Spirit. The film stars Prabhas in the lead role, with Triptii Dimri as the female lead.
The project has attracted attention because it brings together the Telugu superstar and Vanga, whose previous film, Animal, generated substantial box-office revenue and widespread discussion.
The new release schedule also gives the production a longer runway ahead of its theatrical debut. With the film now planned for late October 2027, promotional activity and further updates are expected to shape audience interest in the months leading up to its release.
Spirit could face competition from Ramayana Part 2
The release announcement has brought attention to the possibility of a festive-season box-office contest with Ramayana Part 2.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the mythological epic features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The project is backed by producer Namit Malhotra.
The film is planned as a large-scale adaptation of the Ramayana, one of the most widely recognised epics in Indian culture. Its prominent cast and subject matter have made it one of the major productions being discussed in connection with the 2027 theatrical calendar.
Ramayana Part 2 is also expected to arrive during Diwali 2027, but its makers have yet to confirm a specific release date.
That uncertainty makes it too early to establish whether the two films will compete directly on opening day. A release on the same date would create a more immediate clash, while launches separated by several days could produce a different pattern of audience demand and box-office performance.
For now, the two projects are potential competitors rather than confirmed same-day releases.
Prabhas and Triptii Dimri lead Spirit
Spirit marks another major project for Prabhas, who has established a strong presence in Indian cinema through films released across multiple languages.
The actor has worked on several large-scale productions, including the Baahubali franchise, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire and Kalki 2898 AD. His involvement in Spirit has generated interest among audiences looking forward to his next collaboration with Vanga.
Triptii Dimri, who gained wider attention through projects including Animal, joins Prabhas in the film.
Further details about the plot and the characters have not been fully disclosed in the information provided. The film’s marketing is therefore likely to reveal more about its story and tone as the release approaches.
The pairing of Prabhas and Dimri, along with Vanga’s direction, is central to the anticipation surrounding the project.
Spirit follows the success of Animal
The film is Vanga’s next major project after Animal, released in 2023.
Starring Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, Animal became a major commercial success, collecting more than Rs 900 crore worldwide, according to the figures cited in the source material.
The film also generated considerable debate over its depiction of violence, relationships and masculinity. Its box-office performance nevertheless strengthened Vanga’s position as a filmmaker whose projects attract significant attention.
Spirit will be watched closely as his next collaboration with a leading Indian star. Its commercial performance will also be assessed against expectations created by Animal and the scale of Prabhas’ fan following.
However, the two films have different casts and storylines, and the success of one does not guarantee that the other will achieve a similar result.
The eventual performance of Spirit will depend on factors including audience response, promotional strategy, reviews, distribution and competition from other releases.
Spirit’s release timeline has changed
Vanga first announced his project with Prabhas in 2021, while filming began in November 2025, according to the information provided.
The film’s release timeline has since shifted. December 2026 was previously mentioned as a possible window, while March 2027 was also reported as a potential release period.
The latest announcement places the worldwide theatrical release on October 29, 2027.
Changes to release schedules are not unusual for large productions, which can require extended periods for filming, post-production, visual effects, marketing and distribution planning. However, the precise reasons for the changes to Spirit’s schedule have not been established in the information available.
The confirmed date gives audiences a clearer indication of when the film is expected to arrive in theatres.
Diwali 2027 could become a major box-office period
The festive season is an important window for Indian cinema because holidays can provide audiences with more opportunities to visit theatres. Major releases scheduled around Diwali often receive significant attention from distributors, exhibitors and film fans.
If Spirit and Ramayana Part 2 release close to each other, the two films could draw audiences with very different cinematic offerings.
Spirit is an action drama led by Prabhas and directed by Vanga, while Ramayana Part 2 is a mythological epic featuring prominent actors in characters from the Hindu epic.
The contrast between the films could appeal to different audience segments, although both may also seek to attract a broad theatrical audience.
Their final release schedules, screen allocations, promotional campaigns and audience reception will influence how the competition develops.
What happens next?
With Spirit now scheduled for October 29, 2027, attention will turn to further updates from Vanga and the film’s production team. Details about the story, supporting cast, promotional campaign and other aspects of the project may emerge as the release approaches.
For Ramayana Part 2, the key unanswered question is its exact theatrical date. Until that announcement is made, a direct box-office clash with Spirit remains possible but unconfirmed.
The two films are among the high-profile productions being associated with the Diwali 2027 period. Whether they eventually compete on the same day or release at different points during the festive season will become clearer as their makers finalise their schedules.