# Netflix release of Best of the Best

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> Updated: 2026-08-18T16:13:18.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Netflix has announced the upcoming release of its coming-of-age comedy film, ‘Best of the Best’. Directed by Lena Khan and written by Hasan Minhaj and Prashanth Venkataramanujam, the film follows childhood friends Maya and Anjali as they compete on a highly competitive Bollywood-fusion dance team aiming for the U.S. Championship.

Following an initial announcement of the premiere date, Netflix released a trailer and key art for the project. New details reveal the story centers on the duo joining a competitive dance team at UCLA, where they discover the collegiate dance scene is “far more cutthroat and intense than anticipated,” testing their friendship against competitive pressures. 

The film features an ensemble cast including Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Priyanka Kedia, Janina Gavankar, Lilly Singh, Nihar Duvvuri, and Nico Greetham. Hasan Minhaj and Prashanth Venkataramanujam also serve as producers. ‘Best of the Best’ is scheduled to begin streaming worldwide on Netflix on September 18, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Netflix releases trailer for Bollywood-fusion dance comedy ‘Best of the Best’

Netflix has released a trailer for ‘Best of the Best’, a Bollywood-fusion dance comedy starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, set to premiere on September 18.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-releases-trailer-for-dance-comedy-best-of-the-best

### 2026-07-28: Netflix Announces 'Best Of The Best' Premiere Date

Netflix unveiled the first look for *Best Of The Best*, a Bollywood‑fusion dance comedy starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, set to debut on 18 Sept 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-announces-best-of-the-best-premiere-date

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