Netflix has released the teaser for Akka, a crime drama starring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte. Set in a fictional South Indian city during the 1980s, the series follows a women-led society whose power is challenged by a new arrival. Akka premieres on Netflix on October 30, 2026.
Keerthy Suresh Plays Bhavani
The teaser arrived on October 17, Keerthy Suresh’s birthday, and introduces her as Bhavani, a powerful figure in Pernuru. The city is shaped by generations of women who have built, governed and protected their community. Keerthy’s Bhavani appears to hold a strong position in this world, where authority and loyalty are closely tied. The teaser hints at the pressure surrounding her role without revealing how the conflict will unfold.
Radhika Apte’s Rudra Challenges Pernuru
Radhika Apte plays Rudra, an outsider whose arrival threatens Pernuru’s established order. Her character’s beliefs and willingness to challenge the world around her put her on a collision course with Bhavani. The teaser offers brief glimpses of their rivalry, tense exchanges and violence, setting up a clash between two determined characters.
A Women-Led Gangster Drama Set in the 1980s
Written and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty, Akka is his directorial debut. YRF Entertainment is producing the series, which also stars Tanvi Azmi. With its period setting and women-led power structure, Akka centres on control, loyalty and the forces that threaten an established order. The series begins streaming exclusively on Netflix on October 30, 2026.
