Overview

• Prasanth Varma and RKD Studios released an official poster introducing Akshaye Khanna as the enigmatic Asuraguru Shukracharya.
• Mahakali is the third chapter in the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe centered on Goddess Kali, directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru and backed by RKD Studios.
• The role marks Khanna’s first venture into Telugu cinema, with earlier reports suggesting his character could recur across future PVCU films.
• The first look shows Khanna with long grey hair, a heavy beard and a silver-glint eye, prompting online comparisons to Amitabh Bachchan’s Kalki 2898 AD avatar and some claims the image looked AI‑generated.
• Coverage conflicts on production progress, with some outlets saying the shoot has not begun and others reporting it is over 50% complete with a targeted wrap in December.