Prabhas-Triptii Dimri’s Spirit Not Postponed, All Set For Massive Eid 2027 Clash With Salman Khan Film

Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and led by Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, is confirmed for a 5 March 2027 release, which falls on the Eid weekend. The date sets up a holiday box office clash with the Salman Khan and Nayanthara film, directed by Vamshi Paidipally, planned for Eid next year, though its exact day is still undisclosed.

Speculation had spread that Spirit could shift from 5 March 2027, allowing Salman Khan’s upcoming project an uninterrupted Eid run. Reports suggested the Prabhas-Triptii film might move to a later window. The team behind Spirit has now stated the film remains on schedule, ruling out any postponement and confirming the direct Eid weekend contest.

Spirit Eid clash with Salman Khan film

Spirit is positioned as Prabhas’ big collaboration with Sandeep Reddy Vanga, whose film Animal moved from August to December before release. Referencing that history, some viewers still expect another delay and predict a new date, including Christmas 2027. Despite that chatter, the makers insist Spirit will arrive on 5 March 2027 as planned.

Social media users have been divided since the clarification that Spirit will not move and will meet the Salman-Nayanthara film at the box office. One user posted, "Lol vamshi dilraju movie isn't even competition for spirit that too vanga and prabhas combo itself is terrifying shouldn't hav reacted to it its a small movie with serils kind of making (sic)."

Another wrote, "Don't dare clash with bhai on Eid.... it's beyond Sandeep's league (sic)." A third commented, "Mark my tweet it will get postponed None of Prabhas film have got completed on tme And Vanga film Animal august to dec postponed So high chances this will also get postponed to Christmas 2027 (sic)." These mixed reactions highlight both strong support and doubt around the Spirit release plan.

Spirit Eid clash with Salman Khan box office record

Eid has long been linked with Salman Khan at the Indian box office, with many of Salman Khan’s films arriving during the festival period. Clashes on big holidays are common, yet Eid is often viewed as Salman Khan’s preferred slot. This year passed without a Salman Khan Eid release, so followers are now awaiting Salman Khan’s return to cinemas on the festival next year.

The confirmed Spirit release date and the planned Eid launch of the Salman Khan and Nayanthara film set up a major holiday weekend test for both projects. With no change in schedule from the Spirit team, attention now shifts to production progress, final date announcements for the Salman Khan film, and how audiences respond when two star-led films share the Eid frame.