Actor Akshaye Khanna garnered significant acclaim for his portrayal of the villainous dacoit Rahman in the film *Dhurandhar*. Now, however, it appears he is poised to carve out a new identity through the role of Shukracharya—the guru of the *asuras* (demons)—in the upcoming film *Mahakali*.
On Monday, the makers released a special teaser video featuring Akshaye’s character from *Mahakali*, sparking widespread buzz. Notably, Akshaye Khanna is set to reprise the role of the *asura* guru Shukracharya not only in *Mahakali* but also in two other upcoming films; let us explore this in detail.
**Akshaye Khanna’s Role as Shukracharya**
In recent times, Akshaye Khanna has garnered considerable attention for playing Aurangzeb in the film *Chhaava* and the dacoit Rahman in *Dhurandhar*. Consequently, demand for him in the film industry has risen. However, Akshaye is not rushing; instead, he is selecting his projects with great deliberation.
He will soon be seen playing the role of Shukracharya, the guru of the *daityas* (demons), in the film *Mahakali*. The film is the brainchild of Prasanth Varma, the director behind the 2024 Telugu hit *Hanu-Man*. On Monday, the first teaser was released, offering a glimpse of Akshaye as Shukracharya alongside the film's official release date.
Following this, Akshaye is once again receiving immense praise on social media. Prasanth had previously revealed plans to create a series of approximately 12 films based on Indian mythology and scriptures. After *Mahakali*, the next two films in this cinematic universe will be *Jai Hanuman* and *Adhira*. According to sources close to the production, Akshaye will also appear as Shukracharya in *Jai Hanuman* and *Adhira*.
**When Will *Mahakali* Be Released?**
Fan excitement has skyrocketed after watching the promo video for Prasanth Varma’s *Mahakali*. Everyone seems eager to watch this Akshaye Khanna-starrer on the big screen. It is worth noting that the makers have clarified that *Mahakali* will be released in cinemas worldwide on January 8, 2027.
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