Suryaa Entertainment Desk: The five-episode web series Appa, directed by Dharmaraj Shetty and featuring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte, is currently streaming on Netflix. Set in the fictional region of Peruru in 1980s South India, the story depicts a matriarchal society where women hold power and men are marginalized.
The plot centers on Bhavani, played by Keerthy Suresh, who controls the region, and Rudra, played by Radhika Apte, who enters the story seeking to settle past scores and challenge Bhavani’s authority. The narrative focuses on the conflict and power struggle between these two characters. The cast also includes Tanvi Azmi.
Technically, the series recreates the 1980s rural setting through its art direction and production values. While the series explores a female-centric theme, the narrative pacing is noted to be uneven in parts. Some scenes and violent sequences are described as repetitive, with the series placing a significant emphasis on action and bloodshed.
The performances of Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte are highlighted as central elements of the series. The show is presented as an option for viewers interested in crime dramas that deviate from routine mass action films and those who enjoy experimental narratives.