RKD Studios has set social media abuzz with its latest teaser for Mahakali, the next ambitious chapter in filmmaker Prasanth Varma’s expanding Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU). The studio shared a striking poster with the caption, “She’s the blood of endings and the breath of beginnings. And the world will know her face.” The reveal of the film’s powerful lead character is scheduled for October 30, 2025, at 10:08 AM, marking a major moment for what’s being hailed as India’s first female-led superhero film inspired by Goddess Kali.
The poster itself paints a vivid picture — a bloodied hand, draped in traditional bangles, clutching a trishul that glows with divine energy. The imagery embodies both destruction and rebirth, echoing the essence of Goddess Kali, a deity who represents the cyclical nature of life, death, and transformation. The visual language reinforces the film’s central theme: that creation and annihilation are two sides of the same divine force.
Directed by Puja Kolluru and produced by RKD Studios along with R.K. Duggal and Riwaz Duggal, Mahakali continues the mythological-meets-superhero storytelling approach that Prasanth Varma pioneered with his earlier projects in the PVCU. Actor Akshaye Khanna, whose intense first look as the antagonist Shukracharya was unveiled earlier, is set to bring gravitas and complexity to the film’s dark side.
Since its announcement in 2024, Mahakali has maintained a steady stream of cryptic promotions, keeping fans guessing about its central heroine and her origins. With the first look of the lead character just hours away, anticipation is at an all-time high. The film promises to blend mythology, action, and visual spectacle, redefining how Indian cinema portrays its divine and heroic icons for a new generation.