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Akshay Khanna's Mythological Debut: Plays Demon Guru!
12 May
Summary
- Akshaye Khanna makes his Telugu debut as Shukracharya in 'Mahakali'.
- The role offers complex, wise, and misunderstood characterization.
- Filming is ongoing, with final schedules in Kolkata.
Akshaye Khanna is venturing into Telugu cinema with his role as Shukracharya in 'Mahakali,' directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru and part of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. Khanna, known for his roles in Hindi action films, chose this mythological superhero movie for his Telugu debut. He was particularly attracted to the nuanced portrayal of Shukracharya, the respected teacher of the Asuras, who is depicted as wise, intelligent, and misunderstood, possessing the power to resurrect demons.
The film's team has been actively engaged in production, with a significant schedule completed between February and April of this year. Currently, the final shooting schedule is underway in Kolkata, with scenes reportedly filmed near the Dakshineswar Temple on May 9th. The makers aim to conclude principal photography by July of this year. Akshaye Khanna has also been busy with other projects, including the courtroom drama 'Ikka,' scheduled for an OTT release on Netflix.
