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Akshaye Khanna's Mythological Debut: A New Superhero Rises
25 Aug
Summary
- Akshaye Khanna stars as Asura guru Shukracharya in Mahakali.
- The film marks Khanna's debut in Telugu cinema.
- Mahakali is set for a theatrical release on January 8, 2027.
Akshaye Khanna is set to make his Telugu cinematic debut with the upcoming mythological superhero film, Mahakali. He takes on the role of Shukracharya, the revered Asura guru, a character he found intriguing due to his complex mythological standing as a sage rather than purely evil.
The film's teaser, released recently, is inspired by the tale of Samudra Manthan, depicting the historical conflict between the Devas and Asuras. Mahakali is also significant as India's first female-led superhero movie, with Bhoomi Shetty in the titular role of Maha.
Directed by Prasanth Varma, Mahakali is part of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe, following the success of Hanu-Man. The supporting cast includes Rohit Saraf, Sriya Reddy, and Rajat Kapoor, among others. The film is slated for release on January 8, 2027.
