Mahakali glimpse reveals Akshaye Khanna as Shukracharya

The first video glimpse of the Indian mythological film Mahakali was released on Monday, August 24, 2026, revealing a January 8, 2027, theatrical release date for the multilingual project. The nearly three-minute promo, titled Shukracharya's War Cry, introduces actor Akshaye Khanna in the role of the powerful Asura guru Shukracharya and sets the stage for an epic conflict between cosmic forces. The glimpse establishes the film's central narrative as a battle between Dharma and Adharma, with Shukracharya positioned as a formidable figure seeking to restore the power of the Asuras.