Daijiworld Media Network – Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Jul 29: Netflix has unveiled the first-look images of its upcoming coming-of-age comedy 'Best of the Best', starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Priyanka Kedia, offering a glimpse into the vibrant world of competitive collegiate Bollywood-fusion dance.

Directed by Lena Khan and written by Prashanth Venkataramanujam and comedian-actor Hasan Minhaj, the film is set to premiere on September 18, 2026, on the streaming platform.

Sharing the first-look images on social media, Netflix wrote, "Get ready to meet the dance crew. Best of the Best is a new comedy film set in the world of competitive collegiate Bollywood-style dance. Premiering September 18 on Netflix."

The announcement generated excitement among fans, with many expressing enthusiasm in the comments section. Some praised the cast, while others initially mistook the announcement for a new season of Never Have I Ever, the hit series that made Maitreyi Ramakrishnan a global star.

Apart from Ramakrishnan and Kedia, the film features an ensemble cast including Ankur Rathee, Janina Gavankar, Chaneil Kular, Becky Alex, Shreya Navile, Hasan Minhaj, Lilly Singh, Nihar Duvvuri, Nico Greetham, Amryn Khurana, Tanishq Joshi and Saara Chaudry.

The makers are yet to release the official trailer for the film.

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, best known for portraying Devi Vishwakumar in Netflix's Never Have I Ever, was last seen in The Boys and previously voiced Beesha Balti in the 2025 animated film The Twits. Priyanka Kedia was last seen in Disclosure Day and is also known for her performance in the 2024 film Everything to Me.