Mahakali: Akshaye Khanna makes his Telugu debut with HanuMan director Prasanth Varma's cinematic universe

Prasanth Varma turned heads with the blockbuster success of HanuMan, which grossed over ₹300 crore at the box office. Riding high on the film’s success, the young and visionary director has now set his sights on expanding the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU). As a significant next step, he has officially announced Mahakali, the next superhero film in this universe.

Akshaye Khanna makes Telugu debut

While the lead role in Mahakali is still under wraps, Varma has dropped a bombshell by confirming that none other than seasoned Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna has been roped in for a pivotal role in the film. The biggest highlight is that Akshaye will be seen in all the upcoming major films under the PVCU banner. This strategic casting move has already created a massive buzz in the industry.

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Akshaye Khanna, known for his versatile performances, is currently riding high on the success of Chhaava, which recently crossed ₹600 crore at the box office. His inclusion in the PVCU not only raises the excitement bar but also brings solid acting weight to the franchise. Fans are eager to see how he’ll be integrated into the superhero-driven universe that Varma is crafting.

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Prasanth Varma announces Mahakali

Interestingly, Mahakali will follow the massive success of HanuMan as the next installment in the franchise. Previously, Prasanth Varma was supposed to launch veteran actor Balakrishna’s son, Mokshagnya, with a big-budget film. However, that project appears to be on hold for now, and it remains unclear whether Mahakali is a reimagining of that shelved venture.

In another interesting turn of events, Varma had also narrated a script to Ranveer Singh. However, their collaboration was called off at the last minute due to creative differences. Since then, the director has maintained a relatively low profile, quietly completing a film featuring young talents.

This latest announcement about Akshaye Khanna's involvement in Mahakali has reignited excitement around the PVCU. It remains to be seen what kind of impactful role Khanna will play in this ambitious cinematic universe. Stay tuned for more updates.

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