'Mahakali' poster: Akshaye Khanna looks unrecognizable as Guru Shukracharya
What's the story
Telugu filmmaker Prashanth Varma has revealed the character poster of Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna from his upcoming film Mahakali. The actor will be seen as Asuraguru Shukracharya in this third installment of the Prashanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU). In the poster, Khanna, who is dressed as a sage with one eye and another eye glowing mysteriously, looks completely unrecognizable.
Poster reveal
Varma shared the poster on Tuesday
Varma took to social media to share the poster, writing, "In the shadows of gods, rose the brightest flame of rebellion." The film is directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru and will be produced by Riwaz Ramesh Duggal under RKD Studios. Smaran Sai is composing the music for Mahakali.
Twitter Post
Here's the enigmatic poster
In the shadows of gods,
— Prasanth Varma (@PrasanthVarma) September 30, 2025
rose the brightest flame of rebellion 🔥
Presenting The Enigmatic #AkshayeKhanna as the eternal 'Asuraguru SHUKRACHARYA' from #Mahakali 🔱❤️🔥@PujaKolluru @RKDStudios #RKDuggal #RiwazRameshDuggal @ThePVCU pic.twitter.com/mclj39Q8z9
Film details
Film set against backdrop of Bengal circus
Mahakali will be released in major pan-Indian and international languages, including the IMAX 3D format. The film's release date is yet to be announced. The story is set against the backdrop of a circus in Bengal and features Goddess Kali, known as Mahakali in the region. Khanna was last seen in Chhaava with Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna. He will next appear in Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar.