As per Hindu scriptures, Shukracharya's most significant attribute was his possession of the Mrit-Sanjivani Mantra, a secret hymn that allowed him to resurrect the dead. He obtained this through extreme penance to Lord Shiva. Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna is essaying such a powerful role in the upcoming movie Mahakali, a multi-lingual franchise movie. He is making a debut in Telugu cinema with the Puja Aparna Kolluru directorial, which is part of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. Prasanth Varma serves as the showrunner. Fans first saw Khanna's look as the ancient guru several weeks ago.