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Prabhas, Rishab Shetty hail Akshaye Khanna’s Shukracharya in Mahakali
Prabhas, Rishab Shetty hail Akshaye Khanna’s Shukracharya in Mahakali
Akshaye Khanna's portrayal of Shukracharya in the upcoming mythological film Mahakali has drawn praise from actors Prabhas and Rishab Shetty. Prabhas called Khanna and Sriya Reddy 'absolutely terrific' in the glimpse, while…
Akshaye Khanna's portrayal of Shukracharya in the upcoming mythological film Mahakali has drawn praise from actors Prabhas and Rishab Shetty. Prabhas called Khanna and Sriya Reddy 'absolutely terrific' in the glimpse, while Rishab Shetty described the teaser as a 'war cry echoes loud and powerful.' Both actors extended wishes to director Puja Aparna Kolluru and the team behind the RKD Studios production.
The glimpse showcases Khanna in a fierce avatar as the guru of the Asuras, with elaborate production design hinting at a conflict between Dharma and Adharma. Mahakali is part of filmmaker Prasanth Varma's cinematic universe, which began with Hanu-Man. The film also stars Sriya Reddy, Bhoomi Shetty, and Rohit Saraf.
Presented by RK Duggal and produced by Riwaz Ramesh Duggal under the RKD Studios banner, Mahakali is slated for a theatrical release on January 8, 2027.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The film is the second entry in the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe after Hanu-Man, which earned over Rs 300 crore worldwide. With a release date set two years out, the production cycle is expected to involve significant VFX work to build the mythological world. The focus on Shukracharya, the guru of the Asuras, suggests a narrative centred on the asura perspective, a departure from typical Ramayana or Mahabharata adaptations. The box office performance of Hanu-Man sets high expectations for Mahakali, and the casting of Khanna, known for character-driven roles, signals an attempt to draw audiences beyond the mass-market fanbase.
Source: bollywoodhungama.com
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