Netflix has unveiled the trailer of Akka, a crime drama starring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte. Set in the fictional kingdom of Pernuru, the series follows two powerful women whose rivalry threatens to disrupt a legacy built over generations.Produced by YRF Entertainment and written and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty, Akka explores power, loyalty and revenge in a world where women call the shots.
The series will premiere on Netflix on October 30.The trailer introduces Pernuru, a kingdom where women have ruled for 800 years. Here, women control families and businesses, and the title of ‘Akka’ belongs to the woman who holds the highest authority in the house.
The community follows its own rules, including a belief that love does not necessarily have to lead to marriage.However, the established order faces a challenge with the arrival of Rudra, played by Radhika Apte. Her ambitions bring her into conflict with Bhavani (Keerthy Suresh), setting the stage for a battle over power and legacy.
The trailer shows how the women of Pernuru are prepared to defend what belongs to them. While the kingdom has its own code of conduct, the growing rivalry threatens to push its residents towards a confrontation that could change everything.At the centre of the story are Bhavani and Rudra, two women with different beliefs and ambitions.
As their paths collide, the series promises to explore not just their struggle for control but also the loyalties and personal choices that shape their lives. Keerthy Suresh, Radhika Apte on their charactersSpeaking about her character, Keerthy Suresh said Bhavani is determined to protect her legacy, even when the choices before her are difficult.“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 actor said in a statement.Keerthy also spoke about working with Radhika Apte, saying the contrasting energies of their characters add another layer of tension to the story.Radhika, meanwhile, described Rudra as a woman who refuses to be defined by her circumstances and is willing to challenge the established order.“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,” she said.The series also stars Tanvi Azmi, Mahesh Manjrekar, Anshuman Pushkar and Monica Panwar, among others.Akka marks another collaboration between Netflix and YRF Entertainment, whose previous projects include The Romantics, The Railway Men, Maharaj and Mandala Murders.With its focus on a female-led kingdom and a rivalry that threatens to change its future, Akka is set to bring a different setting to the crime drama genre when it premieres on October 30.- Ends