Director Prasanth Varma and RKD Studios have revealed the first look of Akshaye Khanna as Asuraguru Shukracharya in their upcoming mythological film Mahakali. The movie is directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru and created by Prasanth Varma.
Sharing the poster on X, RKD Studios wrote, “In the shadows of gods rose the brightest flame of rebellion. Presenting the enigmatic Akshaye Khanna as the eternal Asuraguru Shukracharya.”
In the poster, Khanna’s striking appearance — complete with a long silver beard, ascetic robes, and glowing eyes — reflects the depth and mystique of his character, who is said to embody the wisdom of both gods and demons.
Akshaye Khanna was last seen in the hit historical drama Chhaava, alongside Vicky Kaushal, where he portrayed Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The film told the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, with both lead actors receiving praise for their performances.
Up next, Akshaye will appear in Aditya Dhar’s action-packed film Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal. The first look promises intense face-offs, grand visuals, and powerful music by Shashwat, featuring vocals from Jasmine Sandlas and Hanumankind. Dhurandhar is slated for release on December 5, 2025.