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In a major cinematic crossover, Train to Busan and The Roundup star Ma Dong-Seok — also known internationally as Don Lee — is reportedly set to make his Indian film debut alongside Prabhas in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming action drama Spirit. According to Korean media reports, Don Lee has been cast as the antagonist in the high-voltage cop thriller, which marks the next directorial venture of Animal and Kabir Singh filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga. A popular Korean entertainment platform Muko on X (formerly Twitter) stated:“This film, titled Spirit, is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and stars Prabhas, famous for Baahubali, in a dark-toned detective crime drama. Ma Dong-seok plays a character who stands in opposition to Prabhas.” Korean powerhouse meets Indian megastar The report added that Ma Dong-Seok’s recent social media posts showing him boarding a flight to India were linked to the film. The actor had also previously praised Prabhas’ Salaar after its release, sparking speculation of a collaboration. While there has been no official confirmation from either Vanga or the Spirit production team, the news has already ignited massive excitement among fans in both countries — with many calling it a “pan-Asian cinematic moment.” About Spirit Described as a high-octane cop action drama, Spirit features Prabhas in the lead role, supported by Triptii Dimri, Prakash Raj, Kanchana, and Vivek Oberoi, who makes a significant comeback. The film is being jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Bhadrakali Pictures. On Prabhas’ birthday earlier this month, the makers released a “sound story” teaser, giving audiences a taste of the film’s intense and immersive tone. A global release Spirit is slated for a 2026 worldwide release in eight languages — Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean — marking one of the most ambitious Indian films ever made in terms of international reach. If confirmed, Don Lee’s casting would mark a milestone in Indo-Korean entertainment ties, blending two of Asia’s biggest film industries in an unprecedented collaboration. Key Details: Film: Spirit Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga (Animal, Kabir Singh) Lead: Prabhas Reported Antagonist: Ma Dong-Seok (Don Lee) Producers: T-Series, Bhadrakali Pictures Languages: 8 (including Korean and Japanese) Release: 2026
