Akshaye Khanna has commenced shooting for his Telugu debut film, 'Mahakali,' directed by Pooja Kolluru. The movie is part of the Prashanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU) and stars Bhoomi Shetty in the lead. This project marks Khanna's entry into Telugu cinema, with a planned early 2026 release. His involvement in 'Mahakali' follows recent news of his controversial exit from 'Drishyam 3' due to creative differences, a situation addressed by the film's makers.