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Mahakali Glimpse Earns Praise For Akshaye Khanna And VFX
Mahakali is a new movie connected to the same cinematic universe as Hanu-Man.
Prasanth Varma wrote the film, and Puja Kolluru directed it.
The preview shows Akshaye Khanna playing Shukracharya.
Shukracharya is described as the teacher of the asuras, or demons.
Sriya Reddy plays Maa Kali.
The movie uses many visual effects to create its world.
Reviewers praised Akshaye Khanna’s transformation and performance.
The preview ends with a striking scene involving Maa Kali and a baby.
Mahakali is planned to arrive in cinemas on January 8, 2027.
Mahakali is the second film in the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe after Hanu-Man.
Puja Kolluru directed the film, which was written by Prasanth Varma.
Akshaye Khanna plays Shukracharya, described as the guru of the asuras.
Sriya Reddy plays Maa Kali in a dramatic scene featured at the end of the glimpse.
Mahakali is scheduled for theatrical release on January 8, 2027, in Hindi, Telugu and other languages.
- Who
- Prasanth Varma, Puja Kolluru, Akshaye Khanna, Sriya Reddy and the film’s ensemble cast.
- What
- The makers released a glimpse of Mahakali, the next film in the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe.
- Where
- The special preview took place in Mumbai and was viewed on an IMAX screen.
- When
- The glimpse was released on Monday; a special preview was held on Saturday, and the film is scheduled for January 8, 2027.
- Why
- The glimpse was released to promote Mahakali and introduce characters including Shukracharya and Maa Kali.
Key facts
- Film
- Mahakali
- Director
- Puja Kolluru
- Writer
- Prasanth Varma
- Featured roles
- Akshaye Khanna as Shukracharya; Sriya Reddy as Maa Kali
- Release date
- January 8, 2027
- Languages
- Hindi, Telugu and other languages
- Franchise
- Second film in the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe after Hanu-Man
Quotes
Netizen
A social-media user reacting to the Mahakali glimpse
“Akshaye Khanna as Shukracharya is a whole different level of casting. This first glimpse has serious mass + mystery vibes… 8 Jan 2027 looks promising (sic).”
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“Akshaye Khanna as Shukracharya looks absolutely fierce! 🔥🔥 Mahakali is shaping up to be a massive spectacle. (sic).”
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