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Akshaye Khanna Starts Filming Telugu Debut Mahakali as Director Shares On-Set Photo

A BTS selfie from director Puja Kolluru confirms the Hyderabad shoot, signaling a post-Dhurandhar pivot after his disputed Drishyam 3 exit.

Overview

  • Kolluru’s year-end Instagram post, featuring a selfie with Khanna, confirms he has joined the Mahakali set in Hyderabad.
  • Khanna portrays Shukracharya in the film, following a first-look reveal in September 2025.
  • Mahakali is positioned within the Prashanth Varma Cinematic Universe with Bhoomi Shetty leading, and it is touted as Tollywood’s first female-superhero film.
  • No official release date has been announced by the makers.
  • Khanna’s move comes as the Drishyam 3 producer alleges an abrupt exit and issues a legal notice, while director Abhishek Pathak says Jaideep Ahlawat enters as a new character rather than a replacement.