Web Series : Akka
Streaming Date : October 30, 2026
Streaming Platform : Netflix
123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5
Starring : Keerthy Suresh, Radhika Apte, Tanvi Azmi, Anshuman Pushkar, Monika Panwar, and others
Director : Dharmaraj Shetty
Producers : Aditya Chopra, Yogendra Mogre,Akshaye Widhani
Music Director : John Stewart Eduri
Cinematographer : Selva Kumar S.K
Editors : Saheeb Bagchi,Sanyukta Kaza
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Akka is the latest web series backed by Yash Raj Entertainment. The show stars Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte in the lead roles. Let’s see how it is.
Story:
Akka is all about the battle for power. The story is set in a fictional region called Pernuru, which follows a matriarchal system. The region is divided into three towns: Malemar, Herkada, and Perplady. Mutthakka (Tanvi Azmi) is the chief, while Duggamma (B. Jayashree) and Subbamma (Nivedita Bhargav) hold the next positions in the hierarchy. Bhavani (Keerthy Suresh) is also part of the Akka clan and oversees the key operations of their liquor business.
Amar (Anshuman Pushkar) from that region runs a smuggling operation but fails to get the upper hand over Akka clan. This is when Rudra (Radhika Apte), a powerful woman from Mumbai, arrives in Pernuru. She joins hands with Amar to dethrone the Akka clan. What happens next forms the crux of the story.
Plus Points:
While we have seen several films centred on the quest for power, what makes Akka unique is its matriarchal system. Everything is controlled by women, while men are often relegated to the background. This makes the premise feel fresh.
There are some interesting portions that keep us hooked. The Ankam fight sequence, the backstory of Radhika Apte’s character, and the way Keerthy Suresh’s character is placed in challenging situations hold our attention.
Keerthy Suresh delivers a fine performance, and her screen presence is pretty good. Radhika Apte does well in a stylish avatar, while Khauf fame Monika Panwar springs a surprise despite her limited screen time. Pooja Maharaj does a good job with the action sequences.
Minus Points:
The key issue with Akka is that it enters a predictable zone after a point. The narrative should have been peppered with more surprising elements to keep the proceedings engaging throughout.
By the fourth episode, it becomes clear that a key character lacks the support needed to defeat her enemy. The final episode begins with a flashback showing the Akka clan humiliating a tribe’s leader. Minutes later, the character in trouble approaches the same leader, who immediately agrees to offer help. This is convenient writing at its best.
The show also doesn’t establish its characters and world effectively, leaving room for confusion. There are too many characters, but most of them get very little to do.
Technical Aspects:
The background score by John Stewart Eduri is impressive, while cinematographer Selva Kumar superbly captured the lovely locations. The editing is satisfactory, and the production design is splendid.
Dharmaaj Shetty’s direction works partially, but the overall execution could have been better, especially given the show’s unique premise.
Verdict:
On the whole, Akka features a fresh premise mounted on a grand scale, but the presentation is not entirely fulfilling and works only in parts. Keerthy Suresh, Radhika Apte, and Monika Panwar deliver neat performances, and some portions are engaging. However, the show is let down by predictability, convenient writing, and an overcrowded cast very little to do.
123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team
