Filmmaker Prasanth Varma has revealed the first glimpse of Akshaye Khanna in his upcoming film Mahakali, and the transformation has already started conversations online. Khanna appears as the enigmatic ‘Asuraguru Shukracharya’, with long grey hair, a heavy beard, and an intense gaze, making him almost unrecognisable in the poster. This marks a significant moment for the veteran Bollywood actor, as the film is his debut in Telugu cinema.

Interestingly, the look immediately reminded many of Amitabh Bachchan’s recent appearance as Dronacharya in Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD. Bachchan’s role in the futuristic mythological drama had left a lasting impression on audiences earlier this year, and the comparisons show how strongly his presence continues to shape pop culture references. Several fans

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