Netflix Schedules October 30 Release for Women‑Centred Gangster Series ‘Akka’

Netflix has set October 30, 2026 as the premiere date for Akka, a new series starring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte. ## What Happened The teaser dropped on October 17, timed with Keerthy Suresh’s birthday, and introduces the leads as Bhavani and Rudra in the fictional 1980s kingdom of Pernuru, a realm ruled by tradition, rivalry and shifting power. Produced by YRF Entertainment, the show is billed as a gangster saga that focuses on women’s influence in a self‑governing world. Dharmaraj Shetty wrote and directs the series, marking his debut behind the camera, and the cast also features veteran actress Tanvi Azmi. ## Reaction Keerthy Suresh said the audience’s love makes the birthday teaser release “truly special” and described Bhavani as “one of the most unique and memorable characters” she has played, noting the compelling dynamics with Radhika’s Rudra. Radhika Apte called Rudra “fascinating” and praised the layered characters and the collaboration with YRF Entertainment, adding that the coinciding teaser and date announcement feels lucky. Akka also marks Keerthy’s first series with Netflix and YRF Entertainment. ## Context Netflix continues to expand its slate of Indian original content, and the partnership with YRF Entertainment aims to bring high‑budget, women‑focused stories like Akka to a global streaming audience.