Akshaye Khanna is all set to make his Telugu debut with the film, 'Mahakali', after the success of 'Dhurandhar'. Here's what you can expect from the film.
Akshaye Khanna, who is currently enjoying the success of the action thriller film, Dhurandhar, is all set to make his debut in the Telugu film industry. For the unversed, Akshaye Khanna impressed the audience with his portrayal of 'Rehman Dakait' in the film, directed by Aditya Dhar. Now, reports suggest that the Chhava actor will next be seen in the Telugu film, Mahakali. Read on to know more details about the same.
If reports are to be believed, the upcoming Telugu film, Mahakali is directed by Puja Kolluru. The film will star Akshaye Khanna and Bhoomi Shetty in lead roles. Reportedly, the Dhurandhar actor will be playing the role of 'Asuraguru Shukracharya', a powerful and intellectual figure from Indian mythology.
For those who do not know, the first look of Akshaye Khanna from the film, Mahakali has already been making rounds on the internet. The first look features the actor in a long white beard with an intense expression. It is worth mentioning that all the details regarding the plot of the film have been kept under wraps. But if reports are to be followed, Mahakali will hit the theatres in the first half of 2026.
It is worth mentioning that the success of Dhurandhar is expected to create a huge impact on the theatrical run of the Telugu film, Mahakali. For the unversed, Akshaye Khanna was loved for his portrayal of ‘Rehman Dakait’ in Dhurandhar. Clips of his scenes and dance on the song, Fa9la are still going viral on social media. After this, a huge crowd is expected to go to theatres to see his powerful performance once again.
Akshaye Khanna, indeed, had a great year. The actor first made headlines with his brilliant performance in the film, Chhava, starring Vicky Kaushal. He played the role of 'Aurangzeb', which was widely appreciated by the audience. However, he rose to global fame with Dhurandhar. The sequel of Aditya Dhar's action thriller is all set to release on March 19, 2026.
For the unversed, Akshaye Khanna's character died in the first part of the film, However, if reports are to be believed, he is still a part of the sequel. Reportedly, Akshaye as 'Rehmat Dakait' will appear through flashback scenes.
Apart from this, multiple reports also suggest that Akshaye will also appear in the film, Border 2. Reportedly, he will return in a special appearance, reprising his original character, 'Second Lieutenant Dharamvir Singh Bhakhri'. Border 2 is all set to release on January 23, 2026, ahead of Republic Day.
While Dhurandhar brought Akshaye Khanna several big-budget roles, it also took away one of his roles. Akshaye has been an important part of the film franchise, Drishyam. He was all set to reprise his role in Drishyam 3; however, the actor had a few additional demands after the success of Dhurandhar, which did not sit well with the makers. So they ended up removing him from the film.
Akshaye Khanna is a popular Bollywood actor. For the unversed, he is the son of veteran actor, Vinod Khanna. Over the years, Akshaye has appeared in iconic films like Dil Chahta Hai, Border, Race, Dishoom, Taal and more. He has also received multiple awards for his strong acting.
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