Prasanth Varma’s Mahakali Set for Hindi Release, Riding on Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar Success

After the success of Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna has continued his careful approach to choosing roles. His upcoming film Mahakali sees him portray Shukracharya, a cunning sage, marking his debut in Tollywood.

Prasanth Varma’s ambitious project Mahakali, part of the expanding Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU), is being directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru. Producer Prasanth Varma revealed that Akshaye Khanna had been signed for the film well before the success of Dhurandhar, adding that the actor remains the highlight of the upcoming release. Khanna’s role as Shukracharya, a manipulative sage, marks his entry into Tollywood and is expected to be a major draw for audiences. While the initial plan was to release Mahakali only in Telugu, the overwhelming response to Dhurandhar has prompted the makers to also launch a Hindi version. The strategy is aimed at capitalizing on Khanna’s renewed popularity in the Hindi-speaking belt, with marketing efforts set to spotlight his presence as the film’s biggest attraction.

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• Mar 30, 2026
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