‘Mahakali’ Glimpse: Akshaye Khanna Stuns as Sukracharya, Release Date Locked

Mahakali has unveiled its first glimpse, introducing Akshaye Khanna as Sukracharya and Bhoomi Shetty as the titular superhero in Puja Aparna Kolluri’s directorial debut, with the film set to release in cinemas on January 8, 2027.

The first female superhero film from the Prashanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU) presents a large-scale story rooted in Indian mythology. The film marks Bhoomi Shetty’s debut as a lead and explores the conflict between the forces of good and evil.

The glimpse introduces Akshaye Khanna as Sukracharya, who seeks justice for the Asuras and plans to raise them against the gods and humans. Opposing him is Mahakaali, who fights evil to restore balance and peace to the universe.

The final shot shows a fierce Mahakaali with multiple arms feeding a baby, creating one of the glimpse’s most striking moments. The visual effects and grand scale further strengthen the film’s mythological setting, while Smaran Sai’s background score adds intensity to the presentation.

Produced by Riwaz Ramesh Duggal under RKD Studios, Mahakali features Khushbu Sundar, Shriya Reddy, Samuthirakani, Rakesh Bedi, Rajat Kapoor, Nassar, Murali Sharma and Prudhviraj in key roles. Netflix has secured the film’s OTT rights ahead of its theatrical release.

Mahakali will be released on January 8, 2027, in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. The film will arrive in premium formats including IMAX 3D, Dolby Cinema, ICE, D BOX, 4DX and ScreenX.