Fact Check: Is Katrina Kaif Making a Comeback With Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’ After Deepika Padukone Exit? Exclusive

Rumours went viral on social media July 26 after a post on Reddit claimed that Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif is making a comeback to films post motherhood with Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film Spirit. This especially gained traction because this is the same film that saw actress Deepika Padukone’s exit after the makers didn’t agree to her demands of fixed work hours and an eight-hour shift after she became a mother. Deepika Padukone is pregnant with her second child, and she is mom to daughter Dua Padukone Singh whom she shares with husband and actor Ranveer Singh. Exclusive Pics: Pregnant Deepika Padukone Shoots Non-Stop for Allu Arjun’s ‘Raaka’, Actress Proves Motherhood and Ambition Can Go Hand-in-Hand.

However, there is no confirmation about Katrina Kaif having a role in Spirit. Triptii Dimri plays the female lead in Spirit, having replaced Deepika Padukone. Here’s what our Fact Check revealed about Katrina Kaif's role in the film.

The Reddit post on Katrina Kaif claims that she has been offered a small role in Spirit, but has not replied to the makers. It also says that she has been approached for a role in Chandni Bar 2 to co-star with the original’s actress Tabu. The film will be directed by Ajay Bahl and produced by Sandeep Singh.

Reddit Post on Katrina Kaif’s Comeback – Check It Here:

Is Katrina Kaif Making a Comeback With ‘Spirit’?

There is no truth to the claim that Katrina Kaif is returning to films soon. When LatestLY checked with Katrina Kaif’s team through a source, they have denied that the actress is looking for a comeback right now post motherhood. She is not acting in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit and will take her time to decide on her next project. Dismissing the report of Katrina's alleged acting comeback plans as “completely inaccurate and misleading,” her team shared with LatestLY, “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.” There is no confirmation about Chandni Bar 2 either.

Katrina Kaif’s Children

Katrina Kaif is mother to a baby boy named Vihaan, whom she welcomed with her husband and actor Vicky Kaushal on November 7, 2025. Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal got married in a traditional wedding ceremony in Rajasthan on December 9, 2021. Katrina Kaif Shares Rare Glimpse of Son Vihaan from 43rd Birthday Celebration, Calls Him 'Most Precious Blessing'.

Katrina Kaif’s Last Film

Katrina Kaif’s last film as a lead actress before she took a break for motherhood was Sriram Raghavan's Merry Christmas (2024) with actor Vijay Sethupathi. As per The Times of India, Katrina Kaif made her debut in Telugu cinema in the Malliswari (2004), with actor Venkatesh. Her last film in Telugu was Allari Pidugu (2005), opposite Balakrishna and Charmmee Kaur. Therefore, fans were excited about the rumour of Katrina in Spirit – a big project in Telugu, which stars Prabhas.

Claim :

Katrina Kaif is making a comeback to films post motherhood with Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film ‘Spirit’, after Deepika Padukone’s exit from the film.

Conclusion :

Katrina Kaif’s team has denied that the actress is looking for a comeback right now post motherhood. She is not acting in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’ and will take her time to decide on her next project.

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