Keerthy Suresh stars in Netflix gangster saga Akka

The Netflix series Akka, directed by Dharmaraj Shetty and produced by YRF Entertainment, follows the story of Bhavani, a formidable woman navigating power and legacy in the kingdom of Pernuru. Set in a world influenced by South Indian matriarchal traditions, the narrative explores a society where women have ruled and protected their own for generations.

Keerthy Suresh portrays Bhavani, a character described by Shetty as a “people’s queen” whose involvement in gangster activities is driven by circumstance rather than mere ambition. The series features a central conflict between Bhavani and Rudra, an outsider played by Radhika Apte, whose ambitions threaten the established order. The cast also includes Tanvi Azmi, Mahesh Manjrekar, Anshuman Pushkar, and Monica Panwar.