2026 · Series
Akka
A 1980s gangster series set in a fictional kingdom ruled by women, where matriarch Bhavani faces a ruthless rebel, Rudra, who wants her land and legacy.
Released Fri, 30 Oct, 2026
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Sun, 18 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 18 October 2026, Akka is streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
With subscription
Checked Sun, 18 Oct, 2026
The story
In the 1980s, the fictional kingdom of Pernuru has been built, governed and protected by generations of women. Its matriarch, Bhavani, faces her biggest threat yet in Rudra, a ruthless rebel with her eyes on Bhavani's land and legacy. The teaser shows a world shaped by tradition, rivalries and shifting power.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
Viewers who like gritty gangster sagas and period crime drama led by women. Netflix rates it A and tags it violent, so it is for adults; a CBFC certificate does not apply to this streaming release.
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Background
Akka is a Netflix series produced by YRF Entertainment, the streaming arm of Yash Raj Films, and written and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty in his debut. It is the third YRF Entertainment series for Netflix India after The Railway Men and Mandala Murders. Keerthy Suresh makes her streaming debut as Bhavani opposite Radhika Apte as Rudra, with Tanvi Azmi in a key role; Netflix also lists Mahesh Manjrekar, Poornima Indrajith and Anshumaan Pushkar in the cast. Netflix lists it as a Hindi-language show.
Filming began in November 2023, and Netflix unveiled a first look on 3 February 2025. Bollywood Hungama reported an October 30 premiere in late September 2026, and Netflix confirmed it with the teaser on 17 October 2026, Keerthy Suresh's birthday. The episode count has not been announced.
What we know so far
- Mon, 3 Feb, 2025Netflix India and YRF unveiled the first look; no date given. Source
- Wed, 30 Sept, 2026Hollywood Reporter India, citing Bollywood Hungama, reported a 30 October premiere on Netflix; Netflix had not yet announced it. Source
- Sat, 17 Oct, 2026Netflix India released the official teaser, saying the series is out 30 October, only on Netflix. Source
The facts
- Language
- Hindi
- Hindi
- Hindi original
- Genre
- Period crime thriller, Gangster drama
- Certificate
- A (Netflix rating)
- Director
- Dharmaraj Shetty
- Cast
- Keerthy Suresh, Radhika Apte, Tanvi Azmi
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Akka in India?
- As of 18 October 2026, Akka is streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
- Is Akka in Hindi?
- Yes. Akka is a Hindi-language series.
- Is Akka suitable for children?
- Akka has a CBFC A (Netflix rating) certificate.