Keerthy Suresh, Radhika Apte explore power and revenge in Netflix’s ‘Akka’

Netflix has unveiled the trailer of ‘Akka’, a gangster drama starring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte as Bhavani and Rudra. Written and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty, the story explores rivalry, power, legacy and revenge between two formidable women

Mumbai: Netflix unveiled the trailer of ‘Akka’ on Thursday. Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte will lead the highly anticipated gangster saga driven by power, legacy and revenge.

Backed by YRF Entertainment and written and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty, ‘Akka’ revolves around two formidable women, Bhavani (Keerthy Suresh) and Rudra (Radhika Apte), whose conflicting ambitions and beliefs lead to a gripping rivalry.

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The ensemble cast of ‘Akka’ also includes Tanvi Azmi, Mahesh Manjrekar, Anshuman Pushkar and Monica Panwar, among others.

Sharing her experience of playing 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.”

Radhika Apte also reflected on playing Rudra, saying, “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.”