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Akshaye Khanna Starts Filming Telugu Debut Mahakali as Shukracharya

Director Puja Kolluru posted on-set photos, confirming the PVCU film is in production in Hyderabad.

Overview

  • Kolluru shared a selfie and behind-the-scenes images that place Khanna on the Mahakali set for his first Telugu-language role.
  • Khanna portrays the mythological figure Shukracharya, with his look first revealed by the director in a September 2025 poster.
  • Bhoomi Shetty leads the Prashanth Varma Cinematic Universe installment as Maha, positioning the project within the franchise’s expanding slate.
  • Outlets differ on release timing, with one report citing early 2026 while other coverage notes no official date has been announced.
  • The production update follows Khanna’s Dhurandhar success and his recent exit from Drishyam 3, which drew public criticism and a legal notice from the producer.