Following the mythic success of Hanu-Man, filmmaker Prasanth Varma is striking again—this time with thunder and lightning. On social media, Varma unveiled the first look poster and title of his next ambitious superhero film, Adhira, with a cryptic and poetic caption: "When darkness blooms the world, a LIGHTNING of hope emerges." The film marks the latest addition to the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU) and promises a fresh, electrifying take on the Indian superhero genre.
Presented by RK Duggal and produced by Riwaz Ramesh Duggal under RKD Studios, Adhira is directed by Sharan Koppisetty, and stars Kalyan Dasari in the titular role, alongside the magnetic S.J. Suryah in what is expected to be a key role. With Varma serving as creator, Adhira is already being hailed as the spiritual successor to Hanu-Man, which fused Indian folklore with superhero spectacle and grossed over $20 million globally, even bagging a 2024 National Film Award for Special Effects.
While details of Adhira’s plot remain under wraps, the tone set by the poster—charged with raw energy and mythological undercurrents—suggests a superhero forged from lightning itself. In a landscape where Indian superheroes often mirror Western tropes, Varma continues to break the mold by rooting his characters in indigenous stories, emotions, and terrains. Just as Hanu-Man brought the small-town protagonist into the epic spotlight, Adhira seems poised to channel mythology through thunderous modern storytelling.
The announcement also further cements the PVCU as India’s first serious attempt at a connected superhero universe, driven not by imitation, but by innovation. With Varma’s visionary world-building, Kalyan Dasari’s debut, and S.J. Suryah’s acting firepower, Adhira isn’t just another superhero flick—it’s shaping up to be a cultural moment.