Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Akshaye Khanna’s Shukracharya Transformation Unveiled in Mahakali Teaser
Mahakali is a new mythological movie from the universe connected to Hanu-Man.
Akshaye Khanna plays Shukracharya, who is described as the guru of the Asuras.
The makers released a nearly three-minute teaser called Shukracharya’s War Cry.
It shows a coming battle between the Devas and the Asuras.
The story presents the conflict from the Asuras’ point of view.
The narration mentions the churning of the ocean and the nectar of immortality.
Khanna looks very different, with a long white beard, tied-up hair and tilak markings.
Fans on social media reacted enthusiastically to his transformation.
The film is directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru and is scheduled to reach theatres on January 8, 2027.
Akshaye Khanna makes his Telugu cinema debut as Shukracharya in Mahakali.
The nearly three-minute glimpse, titled Shukracharya’s War Cry, introduces the mythological conflict.
The story centers on a struggle between Dharma and Adharma involving Devas and Asuras.
Khanna appears with a silver-white beard, matted topknot hair, intense eyes and tilak markings.
Directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru, Mahakali is scheduled for theatrical release on January 8, 2027.
- Who
- Akshaye Khanna plays Shukracharya; the cast also includes Bhoomi Shetty, Sriya Reddy, Rohit Saraf and other actors.
- What
- The makers released the first glimpse of Mahakali, titled Shukracharya’s War Cry.
- When
- The teaser was reported as released on August 24, 2026; the film is scheduled for January 8, 2027.
- Where
- Mahakali is a Telugu film planned for theatrical release.
- Why
- The glimpse introduces the film’s mythological world and its central conflict between Dharma and Adharma.
- Film
- Mahakali
- Glimpse
- Shukracharya’s War Cry
- Lead role
- Akshaye Khanna as Shukracharya, the guru of the Asuras
- Director
- Puja Aparna Kolluru
- Cast
- Bhoomi Shetty, Sriya Reddy, Rohit Saraf, Rakesh Bedi, Samuthirakani, Rajat Kapoor, Nassar, Murali Sharma and Khushbu Sundar
- Cinematic universe
- Part of Prasanth Varma’s Cinematic Universe, which began with Hanu-Man
- Production
- The makers said a 125-day shooting schedule had concluded and production had entered its final leg.
- Release date
- January 8, 2027
