Entertainment headlines have a new entry this week, and Jitin Gulati joins Akshaye Khanna in Prasanth Varma’s Mahakali: “It’s a very demanding character” is generating real conversation. Here is everything you need to know about the story that everyone is talking about.
The Story So Far
Add as a preferred source on Google performer Jitin Gulati has joined the cast of Mahakali, the highly anticipated mythological action-drama from the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU). The performer will be seen in a pivotal part in the movie, which also features Akshaye Khanna, Rohit Saraf and Bhoomi Shetty. Akshaye Khanna's first look as demon Guru Shukracharya, giving audiences a glimpse into the movie's mythological world., as showcased by The casting update comes after the makers.
Speaking about how he landed the project, Jitin said that his association with Mahakali came through a series of fortunate connections. "As it is said, when you really want something, the universe conspires to give it to you. That's what happened to me with Mahakali," the performer said.
Jitin disclosed that he had been keen to collaborate with filmmaker Prasanth Varma after watching Hanu-Man. He eventually got an opportunity to meet Varma and filmmaker Puja Kolluru after people he had previously worked with recommended him for the project. "I was really chasing Prasanth Varma after watching Hanu-Man.
I really wanted to work with him," Jitin said, adding that people from a Telugu movie he was working on helped connect him with the Mahakali team. He further expressed gratitude towards those who introduced his work to Varma and Kolluru and helped facilitate his meeting with the filmmakers. Jitin began shooting for Mahakali last year and said the movie is now nearing completion.
He also spoke about what attracted him to his part and the filmmaker's approach to the material. "What really got me thrilled for the part was the filmmaker, Puja's vision for it. She spoke so passionately about its possibilities and the novelty with which she wanted to present this part," he said.
Describing the part as demanding, Jitin credited the movie's various departments for supporting him through the process. He also expressed confidence in the project and its approach to the genre. "I am sure this movie will be a benchmark in this genre.
Prasanth, Puja and PVCU will be a force to reckon with when it comes to this genre," the performer pointed out. Mahakali is part of filmmaker Prasanth Varma's Cinematic Universe, which began with Hanu-Man. Puja Kolluru is directing the highly anticipated project, which is expected to arrival in the coming year.
The movie brings together a cast led by Akshaye Khanna, with Rohit Saraf, Bhoomi Shetty and now Jitin Gulati in key roles. The makers have yet to announce the movie's exact arrival date or more details about the characters. Also Read: Akshaye Khanna showcases fierce Shukracharya Avatar in Mahakali first glimpse; movie to arrival on January 8, 2027 Catch us for latest Bollywood News, fresh Bollywood Movies update, box office numbers, fresh Movies arrival, Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & highly anticipated Movies 2026 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on the publication.
Whether this marks the beginning of something bigger or a standalone moment remains to be seen. What is clear is that the entertainment world is watching closely — and so are we. Follow TeraMovies for complete coverage.