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YRF Entertainments AKKA starring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte trends in Netflixs Top 10 across 15 countries

YRF Entertainments AKKA, starring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte, has entered Netflixs Top 10 across 15 countries, marking an international milestone for the women-led crime drama. Written and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty, the series presents a fictional Indian setting shaped by themes of power, loyalty, ambition and family ties. Set in the 1980s, AKKA takes place in Pernuru, a fictional town ruled by a powerful sisterhood. The story revolves around the conflict between Keerthy Sureshs Bhavani and Radhika Aptes Rudra, an outsider whose arrival threatens the existing power structure. As tensions rise, the two women find themselves at the centre of a struggle involving authority, allegiance and the responsibility of protecting a legacy. A different approach to the gangster genre Drawing inspiration from Dharmaraj Shettys Mangalorean upbringing and his research into the matrilineal traditions of southwest India, AKKA explores the gangster genre through a different social structure. The series imagines a world where women inherit, exercise and protect power. Pernuru has its own customs, relationships and hierarchies, bringing together various cultural influences in a fictional setting rather than depicting any particular real-life community. The production design also plays an important role in establishing this setting. From costumes and jewellery to architecture and action sequences, the different elements contribute to the show's visual identity and reflect the power structures within its fictional world. The intention was to create a cinematic experience while keeping the characters and their emotional journeys grounded. Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte lead the central conflict Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte lead the series, portraying two characters with contrasting approaches to power. Keerthy plays Bhavani, who represents the established traditions and authority of Pernuru, while Radhika essays Rudra, an outsider whose arrival challenges the existing order and the sisterhood surrounding it. Their face-off forms the central conflict of the narrative, while the supporting cast, led by Tanvi Azmi, adds further layers to the relationships involving family, loyalty and power. Despite its cultural influences being rooted in southern India, the series was primarily made in Hindi to reach a wider audience. Shetty aimed to make the fictional world of Pernuru accessible without compromising on the cultural details of its setting or the emotional aspects of the story. From a film concept to a Netflix series Initially envisioned as a film, AKKA eventually developed into a series as its characters, relationships and fictional world expanded. The longer format allowed Shetty to explore the hierarchy of the sisterhood and the ambitions and conflicts within it in greater detail. The filmmaker has credited YRF Entertainment's backing and Aditya Chopra's confidence with helping him develop his creative vision. Netflix, meanwhile, provided the platform to take the story to audiences across different markets. With its presence in Netflix's Top 10 across 15 countries, AKKA has gained visibility beyond its Indian audience. The series brings together a culturally rooted fictional setting, women-led storytelling and a cinematic approach to the crime genre, marking an international milestone for YRF Entertainment. Also Read : Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Aptes Akka continues to hold the No. 1 Spot on Netflix Indias Top 10