Mumbai: After the first-look poster of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, was unveiled on New Year’s day, netizens believe the makers have copied the lead actor’s look from Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’.
Even as many drew comparisons between Ranbir and Prabhas, some took a dig at director Vanga for the classic “cut-and-copy” job for the lead actors in his film.
“Mujhe laga animal park hain (I thought it is Animal Park),” one user posted.
Another wrote, “Prabhas kam Ranbir Kapoor Jyada lag raha hai (Prabhas looks more like Ranbir Kapoor).”
“At a glance I thought it’s Ranbir Kapoor, but once you zoom in a bit, it’s #Prabhas,” shared another netizen.
One person said, “Am i seeing #Animal Ranbir’s Hairstyle, Body, Body Posture, Attitude all in #SpiritFirstLook Prabhas’s Image!!???”
“I feel prabhas is not suited as Ranbir in animal look wise … Anyway somehow the vanga needs to cook hard that’s all i want,” expressed another user.
“The first look of Prabhas from Spirit looks like Ranbir Kapoor’s look from Animal.” read one post, while another comment said, “Haan if it wasn’t announced 6 hrs in advance that they will release Spirit’s poster then I would’ve assumed this is Animal’s re-release poster.”
Others agreed, with one saying, “Yup. Straight out of the rejected Animal/kabir Singh movie poster archive,” and another netizen observing, “But it just looks like ranbir in animal though… dupe.”
Another person shared, “Why tf he got same looks for hs actors.”
The poster features Prabhas in a rugged look, sporting long hair, with a thick, full-grown beard paired with a moustache. The actor is seen shirtless, with his back towards the camera, bearing bruises and multiple bandages across his shoulder, arm and back.
He also has a cigarette held between his lips and a glass of alcohol in one hand.
Standing close to him is lead actress Triptii, dressed in a plain saree, lighting Prabhas’ cigarette.
Besides Prabhas and Triptii, the film also stars Vivek Oberoi, Kanchana, and Prakash Raj in key roles.
You loved what existed before.
Now fall in love with what you never knew existed….#SPIRIT FIRST POSTER 🔥#OneBadHabit #Prabhas@imvangasandeep @tripti_dimri23 pic.twitter.com/J1Svt3E8uY— Spirit (@InSpiritMode) December 31, 2025
