What's new
Netflix is adding a new crime-thriller series titled Akka to its global streaming lineup. Produced by YRF Entertainment, the upcoming drama marks the official OTT debut of Keerthy Suresh. The platform released the show's trailer on October 17, 2026, leading up to its worldwide premiere on October 30, 2026. Filmed originally in Hindi, the production is expected to offer dubbed audio in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, alongside English and other language subtitles.
About the series
The series is written and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty, with Abbas Dalal and Hussain Dalal contributing to the writing team and screenplay. The crime production features a wide ensemble cast:
- Keerthy Suresh as Bhavani
- Radhika Apte as Rudra
- Tanvi Azmi
- Anshumaan Pushkar
- Vishak Nair
- Diptii Salvi
- Pooja Mohanraj
- Karthika Muraleedharan
- Urmila Krishnan
- Divya Sripada
- Poornima Indrajith
- Dinesh Prabhakar
Additional details regarding the exact number of episodes are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
What to expect
Akka is set during the 1980s in Pernuru, a fictional South Indian coastal city. The storyline centers on a matriarchal underworld ruled by a powerful sisterhood of women gangsters. Bhavani leads the city's criminal realm, but her dominance is threatened by Rudra, a formidable rival. When an unexpected outsider enters the city and challenges their rule, it ignites violent struggles, shifting loyalties, and a fierce battle to maintain power and protect their sisterhood.
Source: netflix new series release - BingNews · Published October 22, 2026 · Photo by BoliviaInteligente on Unsplash