Is Akshaye Khanna Joining Kalyan Dasari's Adhira; Rumours Hint At Key Role: Report

Akshaye Khanna is set to make his Telugu debut with Prasanth Varma’s Mahakali, adding another powerful chapter to the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. Fresh buzz suggests that the actor may already be in talks for another big project. The details have not been shared much.

According to 123 Telugu, the actor is going to play an important role in Adhira. Directed by Sharan Koppisetty and produced by RKD Studios, the film features Kalyan Dasari in the lead and is currently in production. However, no official confirmation is awaited.

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Recently, director Prasanth Varma shared the BTS photo on his Instagram handle and wrote for Akshaye Khanna, “A true actor who proves that real talent doesn’t need noise. Effortless screen presence, powerful

performances, and unmatched class always stand out. It’s an absolute honour working with you. Can’t wait to show the world what we’ve created together! Updates coming soon! #Mahakali #Adhira #JaiHanuman.”

The director had earlier revealed Khanna’s striking first-look poster, which also marked the actor’s return to social media. The actor looked completely immersed in the character, which shows the range of his versatility . His dark and commanding transformation has already taken over the internet. And fans can expect another groundbreaking performance from the actor. The caption of the post reads: “In the shadows of gods, rose the brightest flame of rebellion,” followed by fire emoji. The director added, “Presenting The Enigmatic Akshaye Khanna as the eternal ‘Asuraguru SHUKRACHARYA’ from Mahakali.” Film critic Taran Adarsh has also shared that Akshaye Khanna has joined Prasanth Varma’s next project, Mahakali, which marks the actor’s debut in Telugu cinema.

Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar

Akshaye grabbed widespread attention with his power-packed performance of Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar. His intense screen presence quickly became one of the most talked-about aspects of the film, sparking a wave of memes and viral clips across social media. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy action thriller also stars Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, and Sanjay Dutt in key roles.

Apart from this, the actor will be seen in crime drama Ikka with Sunny Deol. The teaser opens with Sunny Deol preparing for a court hearing, establishing him as a lawyer. He is seen looking at himself in the mirror before walking into the courtroom. The mood shifts as Akshaye Khanna makes his entry, flanked by constables, setting the stage for a tense face-off between the two. The film also stars Dia Mirza, Tillotama Shome and Sanjeeda Sheikh in key roles. For fans of 1990s and early-2000s Bollywood, this reunion ticks a nostalgia box: Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna were last seen together in Border, a war epic that became an enduring classic. Nearly 30 years later, Ikka revives that on-screen chemistry in a very different setting — an action thriller made for the streaming age.