Akka, starring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte, is a gangster drama set in a kingdom ruled by women. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Netflix series, including its release date and streaming details.
Netflix has unveiled the teaser for Akka, offering a first look at Pernuru, a kingdom shaped by old traditions, power struggles and long-standing rivalries.
Keerthy Suresh plays Bhavani, while Radhika Apte steps into the role of Rudra. Both characters belong to a world built by women who have always made their own rules. The teaser hints at a gripping gangster saga where power, loyalty and shifting alliances drive the story.
What Is Akka About?
Set in the 1980s, Akka takes viewers into a kingdom ruled by generations of women who have protected their territory and upheld its traditions. However, their world is far from peaceful, with rivalries and struggles for power threatening to change everything.
At the core of the story is Bhavani and Rudra and their struggle with loyalty, power and the long-standing conflict between them. The teaser is short and doesn’t reveal too much about the story. But it does give you a glimpse into the core conflict and the characters are still mostly a mystery.
This crime saga is different from most other productions of the genre. For one, it is set in a female dominated world of crime and power. We follow the traditions, the rivalries and even the conflicts between the women who rule over the kingdom of Akka.
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Akka Release Date: When and Where to Watch
Akka will premiere on Netflix on October 30, 2026. The series stars Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte in the lead roles and is backed by YRF Entertainment.
Written and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty, the series marks his directorial debut. With its period setting and a gangster story led by two female characters, Akka brings a different perspective to the crime drama genre.
