Akshaye Khanna is set to take on another intriguing role after his much-talked-about performance in Dhurandhar. The veteran actor will next be seen in Mahakali, the upcoming film from filmmaker Prasanth Varma’s cinematic universe that began with Hanu-Man. The makers have now announced that the first glimpse of the film will be unveiled on August 24, 2026.
What makes Mahakali particularly interesting is Akshaye Khanna’s character. The actor will reportedly portray Shukracharya, the powerful guru of the asuras, marking a completely different avatar for the acclaimed performer.
Akshaye Khanna to play Shukracharya in Mahakali
Mahakali is being positioned as the next chapter in the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. Prasanth Varma, who created the universe with Hanu-Man, has conceptualised and written the upcoming project.
Akshaye Khanna will portray Shukracharya, a prominent figure in Hindu mythology known as the guru of the asuras. The announcement has immediately created curiosity around how the actor will be presented in this mythological world.
The film also stars Bhoomi Shetty and Rohit Saraf in important roles, alongside several other actors.
Mahakali first glimpse to arrive on August 24
The makers have confirmed that the first glimpse of Mahakali will be released on August 24, giving audiences their first look at the film and Akshaye Khanna’s new character.
The announcement comes after the success of Hanu-Man, which established Prasanth Varma’s cinematic universe and generated considerable interest in the filmmaker’s plans for subsequent stories.
Mahakali is expected to expand that universe into another mythological story, although several details about the plot are still being kept under wraps.
Puja Kolluru to direct Mahakali
While Prasanth Varma has created, conceptualised and written the film, Mahakali will be directed by Puja Kolluru.
The film is presented by RK Duggal and produced by Riwaz Ramesh Duggal under the RKD Studios banner. Mahakali is planned as a multilingual release, including Hindi.
The makers are yet to reveal extensive details about the storyline, characters and release date, making the upcoming first glimpse particularly important for understanding the scale and visual direction of the project.
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Akshaye Khanna’s next big project after Dhurandhar
Mahakali comes after Akshaye Khanna’s acclaimed work in Dhurandhar and gives the actor another opportunity to explore an unusual character.
His portrayal of Shukracharya is likely to be one of the major talking points when the first glimpse arrives on August 24. With Prasanth Varma returning to the cinematic universe created by Hanu-Man, expectations are already high for what Mahakali will bring to the screen.
The first glimpse of Mahakali will be unveiled on August 24, 2026.
