'Mahakali' glimpse shows Khanna unrecognizable as Shukracharya, Kolluru directs
The new glimpse for Mahakali is here, and Akshaye Khanna looks almost unrecognizable as Asuraguru Shukracharya.
Directed by Puja Kolluru, this Telugu mythological drama will be released on January 8, 2027.
Khanna's first look was revealed back in September 2025, and the new glimpse was released.
'Mahakali' joins Varma cinematic universe
Mahakali joins the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe, which kicked off with Hanu-Man and will soon include Jai Hanuman and Adhira.
Producer Rizwan Ramesh Duggal backs the project under RKD Studios.
Varma shared the Shukracharya War Cry on Instagram with the message "MAHAKALI: Shukracharya's War Cry THE END BEGINS: 08-01-2027."
The cast also features Rohit Saraf, Bhoomi Shetty, and Sriya Reddy.
Varma praises Khanna 'Mahakali' deepens mythology
Earlier this year, Varma called working with Khanna It was "absolute honor" for Prashanth to work with the actor.
Mahakali promises to dive deeper into Varma's mythology-inspired world.