Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Akshaye Khanna’s Shukracharya Look Revealed Ahead of Mahakali Glimpse
Akshaye Khanna is playing a mythological character named Shukracharya in a film called Mahakali.
Shukracharya is described as the powerful guru of the Asuras.
The actor looks very different in the film’s first look, with a long silver beard and unusual white eyes.
Fans online said they were excited by his transformation.
Some fans predicted that he could give another excellent performance.
The filmmakers will release a first glimpse of the film on August 24.
Mahakali is part of a larger movie universe created by Prasanth Varma.
Bhoomi Shetty plays Goddess Kali, and the film is expected in cinemas in early 2026.
Akshaye Khanna plays Shukracharya, the revered guru of the Asuras, in Mahakali.
The actor’s first look shows him as a sage-like figure with a silver beard, topknot and luminous white eyes.
The makers have announced that Mahakali’s first glimpse will be released on August 24.
Mahakali is the next project in Prasanth Varma’s Cinematic Universe, which began with Hanu-Man.
Directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru, the film stars Bhoomi Shetty as Goddess Kali and is planned for an early 2026 theatrical release.
- Who
- Akshaye Khanna plays Shukracharya; Bhoomi Shetty, Rohit Saraf and other actors are also in the film.
- What
- The makers have revealed Khanna’s Shukracharya avatar and announced a first glimpse of Mahakali.
- When
- The first glimpse is scheduled for August 24, and the film is slated for theatrical release in early 2026.
- Where
- The articles do not specify a location.
- Why
- The reveal is intended to introduce Khanna’s character and offer audiences a closer look at Mahakali’s mythological world.
- Film
- Mahakali
- Character
- Shukracharya, the guru of the Asuras
- Lead actor
- Akshaye Khanna
- First glimpse
- Scheduled for August 24
- Director
- Puja Aparna Kolluru
- Creator
- Prasanth Varma
- Production
- Produced by Riwaz Ramesh Duggal under RKD Studios and presented by RK Duggal
- Release plan
- Theatrical release in early 2026
