Akshaye Khanna makes his Telugu debut in Prasanth Varma's mythological epic Mahakali as Asuraguru Shukracharya. His intense first-look poster, featuring long grey hair and piercing eyes, has gone viral. Fans are comparing his look to Amitabh Bachchan in Kalki 2898 AD. Reports suggest Khanna's role will be pivotal in shaping the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe.