Overview
- Varma released the first-look poster on October 30, revealing Bhoomi Shetty in the titular role of Maha.
- Mahakali is the third film in the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe after Hanu-Man and the upcoming Adhira.
- Puja Aparna Kolluru directs from a screenplay by Prasanth Varma, with Riwaz Ramesh Duggal producing under RKD Studios and RK Duggal presenting.
- Akshaye Khanna is cast as Asuraguru Shukracharya in a key role.
- The makers say the story is set in Bengal and highlight the choice of a dark-skinned lead to counter entrenched beauty stereotypes, with Suresh Ragutu, Saibabu Talari, Smaran Sai, A Vijay, Shilpa GNS, and Sri Nagendra Tangala leading key technical departments.