Akshaye Khanna’s Shukracharya role in ‘Mahakali’ sparks ‘Dhurandhar’, ‘Chhaava’ comparisons; Fans hail actor’s ‘AURA’ |

Akshaye Khanna is taking over the top trends on social media once again, this time, for his turn as Shukracharya in the upcoming film ‘Mahakali’, from the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU). Following the release of the first glimpse teaser, fans of the actor have been going gaga over his performance, while some others have drawn comparisons with his recent performances in blockbuster hits like ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Chhaava’.The makers of ‘Mahakali’, directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru, unveiled the first glimpse of the highly anticipated film on Monday, along with the announcement that the magnum opus will release worldwide on January 8, 2027. Titled “Shukracharya’s War Cry”, the glimpse sets the stage for a larger conflict between Dharma and Adharma. It introduces Shukracharya, the guru of the Asuras, as a key figure in an impending war that appears to go beyond a conventional battle between good and evil.

Akshaye Khanna steals attention for role in ‘Mahakali’

However, it was Khanna’s transformation and his performance as Shukracharya, that wooed the audience. His commanding presence became the hot topic of discussion among fans who took to their handles to share his screen grabs from the clip.

Akshaye Khanna’s performance sparks ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Chhava’ comparisons

Social fans were drew comparisons with Khanna’s recent performances, particularly his turn as Rehman Dakait in ‘Dhurandhar’ and his portrayal of Aurangzeb in ‘Chhaava’. One fan wrote, “Dhurandhar, Chhaava and #Mahakali – Akshaye Khanna is peaking at the age of 51.”Another praised the actor’s latest transformation, writing, “Akshaye Khanna as Guru Shukracharya in #Mahakali looks absolutely formidable.”The comparisons with his act as Dakait and Aurengzeb, continued to dominate the online conversation, with another fan posting, “Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb and Shukracharya.” Others simply celebrated the his screen presence, with one fan declaring, “Akshaye Khanna, the actor that you are.”The glimpse also prompted praise from fans, writing “Honest take: Overall, the teaser vibe is decent, and Akshaye Khanna looks fantastic in this transformation.”Another fan summed up the excitement by writing, “After Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna’s aura in this movie.”The film will feature Bhoomi Shetty in the titular role of Mahakali, with Rohit Saraf, Sriya Reddy and Khanna also playing pivotal roles.