Akshaye Khanna is gearing up for a striking new role in ‘Mahakali’. The actor will reportedly portray Shukracharya in the upcoming movie from the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe.The character is considered a prominent figure in Indian mythology. Shukracharya is traditionally described as the guru of the Asuras.
‘Mahakali’ makers announce August 24 reveal
The team behind ‘Mahakali’ has now revealed the date of its first major glimpse. RKD Studios shared a cryptic post on social media, which read, “24th August – The End Begins”.Akshaye Khanna is known for choosing roles that allow him to explore different characters. The actor’s previously unveiled look as Shukracharya had already generated interest.
Prasanth Varma continues his cinematic universe
‘Mahakali’ is the next major project connected to the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. The filmmaker established the universe with ‘Hanu-Man’, which gained attention for its Indian superhero concept and mythology-inspired storytelling.
Bhoomi Shetty and Rohit Saraf join the cast
‘Mahakali’ features Akshaye Khanna alongside Bhoomi Shetty and Rohit Saraf. Several other performers are also expected to be part of the movie. RK Duggal is presenting the project.With the first glimpse scheduled for August 24, Akshaye Khanna’s role as Shukracharya has indeed hyped the anticipation levels for ‘Mahakali’.On the other hand, Akshaye Khanna’s recent film was ‘Ikka’, where he shared screen space with Sunny Deol.ETimes gave the film 2.5 star rating out of 5 and our exclusive review read, “Akshaye Khanna delivers a performance that’s oddly repetitive, relying on the same expressions throughout, almost as if he walked straight out of the Dhurandhar set in contemporary clothes. Tillotama Shome lends conviction to her role, but the writing doesn’t give her enough ammunition to make the courtroom duels truly compelling. Dia Mirza, as Arjun’s wife, and the young actor playing their daughter Samaira bring more emotional sincerity than most of the cast, while Sanjeeda Shaikh leaves a solid impression in a limited role.“