Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Prashant Varma’s Maha Kali Joins 2027 Pongal Race
Maha Kali is a new movie connected to filmmaker Prashant Varma’s cinematic universe.
It is planned for release on January 8, 2027, before the Pongal holiday period.
Prashant Varma is not directing the film.
The story starts with a newborn being left inside a temple.
Shukracharya and another character want revenge against Lord Indra.
They try to awaken Raktabheej and take Indra’s throne.
Goddess Kali protects the child and prepares to fight them.
The movie presents a fictional tale involving gods, demons and a renewed Deva-Asura war.
Maha Kali, part of Prashant Varma’s cinematic universe, is scheduled for release on January 8, 2027.
The film is not directed by Prashant Varma, who previously gained attention with Hanu-Man.
Its story begins with a newborn abandoned inside a temple and involves Shukracharya, Raktabheej and Lord Indra.
Shukracharya and Samuthirakani’s character seek revenge against Indra by awakening Raktabheej on Chaturdashi.
Bhoomi Shetty plays Goddess Kali, who confronts Shukracharya and Raktabheej in the fictional mythological story.
- Who
- Maha Kali features Akshaye Khanna as Shukracharya, Samuthirakani, and Bhoomi Shetty as Goddess Kali; it is part of Prashant Varma’s cinematic universe.
- What
- A fictional mythological film about Goddess Kali confronting Shukracharya and Raktabheej.
- When
- The film is scheduled for January 8, 2027, ahead of the Pongal festival.
- Where
- The articles do not specify a filming or premiere location.
- Why
- Its early release is described as a strategy to build momentum during the Pongal holiday period before other major films arrive.
- Film
- Maha Kali
- Release date
- January 8, 2027
- Cinematic universe
- Prashant Varma’s cinematic universe
- Director
- Prashant Varma is not directing the film
- Lead conflict
- Goddess Kali fights Shukracharya and Raktabheej
- Central figures
- Shukracharya, Raktabheej and Lord Indra
- Festival period
- The film is positioned ahead of the Pongal 2027 releases