Mahakali: Akshaye Khanna's look as Shukracharya goes viral, fans call him a true chameleon
Akshaye Khanna’s stunning look as Shukracharya in Mahakali has gone viral, with excited fans declaring, “We are living in the Akshaye Khanna era.”
Last Updated: 04.52 PM, Sep 30, 2025
Post the success of HanuMan, director Prasanth Varma has involved himself in a number of projects, and one of them is the Telugu film Mahakali. The special aspect of the film is that Prasanth Varma has penned the story, and one of his assistants, Puja Aparna Kolluru, is making her directorial debut with this film, which is a mythological action drama.
Akshaye Khanna plays Sukracharya in Mahakali
We at OTTplay already reported that Hindi actor Akshaye Khanna has been roped in for a Prasanth Varma film. Well, the film is none other than Mahakali, and Akshaye Khanna's crazy old look from the film was revealed earlier today.
The talented actor plays Sukracharya, the revered guru of the Asuras in Hindu mythology. He has a crazy role in the film, and ever since his first look was released, there has been a positive vibe, and fans of the Bollywood star are thrilled.
One of the fans posted, saying, "We are living in the Akshaye Khanna era." Yet another user posted, "Aurangzeb, Agent, and Shukracharya, 1 year, 3 different looks, 1 man, and he is superb." But one of the best compliments for Akshaye was when one user posted, "Range this vast in just a year is no less than legendary! Aurangzeb in Chhaava, Agent in Dhurandhar, and now Shukracharya in Mahakali. A true chameleon of Indian cinema."
Latest update on Mahakali shoot
The news is also that 50% of the film has been wrapped up, and a new league of noted actors will be seen in this film. Though an official confirmation is yet to be made, there is news that Mahakali is a Telugu female superhero film.
Akshaye Khanna is a top performer, but his look is also being compared to Amitabh Bachchan's role in Kalki 2898 AD. All these comparisons and various reactions have created much buzz for the film ever since the look was released. Stay tuned for more updates on this project.
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FAQs
Q. Is Akshaye Khanna doing a Telugu film?
A. Yes, he is making his debut with Prasanth Varma's Mahakali
Q. What role is Akshaye Khanna doing in Mahakali?
A. He plays Sukracharya, the revered guru of the Asuras in Hindu mythology.
Q. Who is the director of Mahakali?
A. The mythological drama has been directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru