**‘Mahakali’ Poster: Akshaye Khanna Looks Unrecognizable as Guru Shukracharya**
*By Isha Sharma | Sep 30, 2025, 12:48 PM*
Telugu filmmaker Prashanth Varma has unveiled the character poster of Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna from his upcoming film *Mahakali*. The actor will portray the role of Asuraguru Shukracharya in the third installment of the Prashanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU).
In the poster, Khanna appears completely unrecognizable, dressed as a sage with one eye and another glowing mysteriously — adding an enigmatic aura to his character.
### Poster Reveal
Varma shared the poster on social media, captioning it:
*”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. The musical score is composed by Smaran Sai.
### Film Details
*Mahakali* is set against the backdrop of a circus in Bengal and centers around Goddess Kali, revered as Mahakali in the region. The film will be released in multiple pan-Indian and international languages, including the immersive IMAX 3D format. However, the official release date is yet to be announced.
Akshaye Khanna was last seen in *Chhaava* alongside Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna. He will next appear in Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film *Dhurandhar*.
Stay tuned for more updates on *Mahakali* as the film progresses toward release.
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