---
title: "Akira"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/akira-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 404579
imdb_id: "tt5465370"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 138
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 49
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Akira (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/akira-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Akira is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed, produced, and co-written by A. R. Murugadoss. The film serves as a remake of the 2011 Tamil-language movie Mouna Guru and features Sonakshi Sinha, Konkana Sen Sharma, and Anurag Kashyap in the lead roles. The narrative follows Akira Sharma, a woman from Jodhpur who is characterized as self-reliant. Early in her life, she witnesses an atrocity committed against a neighbor, which prompts her to learn how to defend herself. As a result, she develops a fierce personality. The plot centers on her experiences as a college student whose life spirals out of control after she becomes unwittingly involved in a crime committed by four corrupt individuals. The film, which has a runtime of two hours and eighteen minutes, was released in India on September 2, 2016. It is categorized within the action, crime, and thriller genres. The production also includes performances by cast members such as Nandu Madhav.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | None | Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: A. R. Murugadoss
- **Networks / Studios**: A.R.Murugadoss Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sonakshi Sinha** as *Akira*
- **Konkona Sen Sharma** as *SP Rabiya*
- **Urmila Mahanta** as *Anna*
- **Anurag Kashyap** as *ACP Rane*
- **Amit Sadh** as *Sidharth*
- **Raai Laxmi** as *Special Appearance*
- **Mithun Chakraborty**
- **Atul Kulkarni**
- **Smita Jaykar**
- **Phalguni Khanna** as *Acid Attack Victim*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Akira online?
Akira is currently available to watch or stream on Hulu, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Akira worth watching?
Akira holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 49 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Akira and when was it released?
Akira is a feature film with a runtime of 138 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Akira?
Akira was directed by A. R. Murugadoss.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Akira — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/404579)
- [Akira (2016 Hindi film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_(2016_Hindi_film))
- [Akira (2016) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/404579-akira/cast)
- [Akira (2016) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5465370/)
- [AKIRA (漫画) - Wikipedia](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/AKIRA_(%E6%BC%AB%E7%94%BB))
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