Netflix has unveiled the teaser of Akka, its upcoming gangster series starring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte, and confirmed that the show will premiere on October 30, 2026. Set in a fictional kingdom ruled by generations of powerful women, the series explores a world where tradition, loyalty, rivalries and competing ambitions shape the balance of power.
Released on October 17 to coincide with Keerthy Suresh’s birthday, the teaser introduces Keerthy as Bhavani and Radhika as Rudra. Produced by YRF Entertainment, Akka is set in the 1980s and centres on a women-led criminal empire in Pernuru.
Akka Teaser Introduces Keerthy Suresh as Bhavani and Radhika Apte as Rudra
The teaser establishes Pernuru as a distinctive fictional world where women have built, governed and protected their kingdom over generations. Its established order faces uncertainty as different ambitions and rivalries begin to challenge the existing power structure.
Keerthy plays Bhavani, a formidable figure whose position is central to the kingdom’s criminal world. Radhika appears as Rudra, a character driven by her own convictions and a willingness to challenge the world around her. Their contrasting perspectives set the stage for a confrontation that could reshape Pernuru.
The teaser focuses on the characters and the tensions surrounding their world, positioning Akka as a crime drama built around female power, shifting loyalties and the threat of change. Tanvi Azmi is also part of the cast.
Keerthy Suresh Calls Bhavani One of Her Most Memorable Characters
Speaking about the teaser launch, Keerthy Suresh said the opportunity to share the announcement on her birthday made the occasion particularly meaningful.
“The love I receive from the audience every year makes this day incredibly meaningful, and being able to celebrate it by unveiling the teaser of Akka, a project so close to my heart, feels truly special,” she said.
The actor also spoke about the complexity of playing Bhavani and working alongside Radhika Apte. She described Bhavani as one of the most unique and memorable characters she has had the opportunity to portray, adding that the dynamic between the two central characters gives the story an intriguing edge.
Keerthy said the distinctiveness of the narrative and the world it inhabits attracted her to the project. Akka also marks her first series with Netflix and YRF Entertainment, adding a new format to her screen work.
Radhika Apte on Playing Rudra
Radhika Apte described Rudra as a character motivated by her convictions and an instinct to challenge the world around her. She said the complexity of the characters and the tensions created by their differing perspectives were among the elements that drew her to the series.
Radhika also noted that the teaser and release-date announcement coinciding with Keerthy’s birthday made the moment special. She described her collaboration with YRF Entertainment on the layered story as a rewarding experience.
The two actors’ characters appear to occupy opposing positions within Pernuru’s power structure. Their conflict is expected to be central to the series, although the teaser leaves much of the wider story undisclosed.
What Is Akka About?
Set in a fictional South Indian kingdom during the 1980s, Akka follows a society shaped by generations of women who have established and protected their authority. The story centres on powerful gangster queens whose established order is challenged by an outsider, setting off a struggle involving power, violence and survival.
The series combines period drama with crime and suspense, using its fictional setting to explore how loyalty and authority can shift when an established hierarchy comes under threat.
Written and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty, Akka marks his directorial debut. The project is produced by YRF Entertainment, the production division behind several streaming projects.
Akka OTT Release Date and Streaming Platform
Akka will premiere on Netflix on October 30, 2026. The streaming platform announced the date alongside the teaser on October 17, putting the series on the calendar for the end of the month.
The series stars Keerthy Suresh as Bhavani and Radhika Apte as Rudra, with Tanvi Azmi in a supporting role. Its women-led gangster story, period setting and focus on competing centres of power distinguish it from a conventional crime drama.
With the release date now confirmed, viewers can expect to discover how the rivalry between Bhavani and Rudra unfolds when Akka arrives on Netflix later this month.
