Two Powerful Women. One Unforgiving Rivalry. A Legacy at Stake:

 Two Powerful Women. One Unforgiving Rivalry. A Legacy at Stake:

Netflix Unveils the Trailer of Akka ~ Produced by YRF Entertainment, the series brings Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte together in a

gripping face-off .

A kingdom built on loyalty. A legacy protected for generations. And a rivalry

that threatens to destroy it all. Netflix has unveiled the trailer of Akka, bringing Keerthy Suresh and Radhika

Apte together in a gripping face-off at the heart of an epic gangster saga driven by power, legacy, and

revenge. Produced by YRF Entertainment and written and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty, Akka brings to

life a visually distinctive world where women command authority and fight to protect their reign. The series

is set to premiere on Netflix on October 30.

Offering a glimpse into the kingdom of Pernuru and its powerful houses, the trailer teases a world where

women lead from the front and fiercely guard what is theirs. But beneath the strength and order that have

defined the kingdom for generations, tensions are simmering. With an outsider challenging the legacy that

has long ruled Pernuru, loyalties are tested, rivalries deepen, and old wounds resurface, pushing the

balance that holds it together to its limits.

At the heart of Akka are Bhavani (Keerthy Suresh) and Rudra (Radhika Apte) — two formidable women

whose differing ambitions and beliefs fuel a gripping rivalry. As their conflict threatens to disrupt the

established order, the series explores themes of power, loyalty, family, and revenge. Led by Keerthy Suresh

and Radhika Apte, the ensemble also features Tanvi Azmi, Mahesh Manjrekar, Anshuman Pushkar, and

Monica Panwar, amongst others.

Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India said, "At Netflix, we’re always looking for stories that take

audiences into distinctive worlds and introduce them to characters who stay with them. With Akka,

audiences will enter the fictional world of Pernuru where women are not just part of the story, they are the

power centre. Radhika Apte, Tanvi Azmi and Keerthy Suresh bring remarkable depth and nuance to their

characters, making their strengths and contradictions feel deeply human. Akka is the creative vision of

Aditya Chopra and our continued collaboration with Yash Raj Entertainment that reflects a shared ambition

to bring distinctive Indian stories to audiences. We look forward to audiences exploring the conflict, the

challenge, the many layers of Pernuru and the women who shape its destiny."

Dharmaraj Shetty, Writer and Director, added, “What drew me to Akka was the chance to give the

gangster genre a world with its own rules, and to tell a large, entertaining saga through characters and

relationships we don't often see at its centre. Pernuru is a world shaped by generations of women, where

power, legacy, and rivalry play out in fresh and unexpected ways. Watching Keerthy and Radhika bring

Bhavani and Rudra to life was incredibly exciting, and together with a fantastic ensemble, they have

created characters that audiences will love, question, and root for. I am grateful to Aditya Chopra, Akshaye

Widhani, Yogendra Mogre and the entire team at YRF Entertainment for believing in this story and helping

us bring its ambitious world to life, and to Netflix for backing stories that are distinctive in their vision and scale.”

Reflecting on stepping into the role of Bhavani, Keerthy Suresh said, “Bhavani is a woman who knows

what she stands for and will go to great lengths to protect her legacy. What makes her interesting is that

beneath her strength and authority are choices that are never easy, especially when the stakes are so high.

The trailer offers a taste of the world she inhabits and the challenges that come her way. Working with

Radhika was amazing because Bhavani and Rudra bring such different energies to the story, and their

dynamic adds another layer of tension to the narrative. It's been wonderful partnering with YRF

Entertainment to bring this story to life and with Netflix to take Akka to audiences across India and beyond.

I hope audiences enjoy discovering the many sides of Bhavani as the story unfolds.”

Speaking about Rudra and her experience on the series, Radhika Apte said, “Rudra is someone who

refuses to be defined by the circumstances she finds herself in. She is fierce, has her own ambitions, and is

willing to challenge the established order, which makes her a fascinating character to explore. What I

enjoyed about Akka is that the conflict isn't simply about who holds power; it's also about the different

beliefs, loyalties, and personal stakes that drive each character. It was exciting to see these contrasting

worldviews come to life through Rudra and Bhavani, and an absolute joy to share the screen with Keerthy

in bringing their intense face-off to life. I'm glad to have been part of this collaboration between Netflix and

YRF Entertainment, and I look forward to audiences experiencing the intensity of this powerful story.”

Akka marks the latest collaboration between Netflix and YRF Entertainment, following acclaimed titles

such as The Romantics, The Railway Men, Maharaj, and Mandala Murders.

Gaddi pe baithne wale ko kehte hai ‘Akka!’

Discover who commands the throne when Akka premieres October 30, only on Netflix!

Title Information

DIRECTOR: Dharmaraj Shetty

WRITER: Dharmaraj Shetty

PRODUCER: YRF Entertainment

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Aditya Chopra, Yogendra Mogre, Akshaye Widhani

KEY CAST: Keerthy Suresh, Radhika Apte, Tanvi Azmi, Mahesh Manjrekar, Anshuman Pushkar, and Monica

Panwar

About Netflix:

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programming across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume

watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

About Yash Raj Films (YRF):

Founded in 1970 by the late Yash Chopra, Yash Raj Films (YRF) is India's leading privately owned film

studio and one of the country's most respected entertainment companies. Headquartered in Mumbai, for over five decades, YRF has been producing acclaimed films, launching new talents, collaborating with

some of the industry's biggest stars, and expanding the global reach of Indian cinema.

As a fully integrated entertainment studio, YRF operates across the entire filmmaking and content

ecosystem, including production, post-production, domestic and international distribution, music, digital

content, marketing, talent management, licensing, merchandising, brand partnerships, and studio

operations. India's premier state-of-the-art filmmaking facilities, YRF continues to drive creative

excellence and industry innovation while shaping the future of Indian entertainment.