Mahakali is the PVCU’s next superhero film and first female-led outing, with debutant Bhoomi Shetty playing the lead. Directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru and created by Prasanth Varma, the film has already generated strong curiosity with its first glimpse, Shukracharya’s War Cry.
Released yesterday, the glimpse drew attention for its execution, scale and casting. While Akshaye Khanna’s role Shukracharya has been the primary focus of the promotions, the surprise came with Sriya Reddy’s appearance as Goddess Mahakaali. She appears briefly towards the end in a fierce avatar, seen soothing a baby before turning her intense gaze towards the camera.
Sriya Reddy’s look, screen presence and intensity have quickly emerged as one of the biggest talking points from the glimpse. Her brief appearance has added another layer of intrigue to the film and raised curiosity about what more the makers have in store for her character.
The glimpse has significantly raised expectations for Mahakali, which is scheduled to release on January 8, 2027, in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.