Best of the Best

Best of the Best (2026)



5.7 2026 112 min —

Director: Lena Khan

Cast: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Priyanka Kedia, Hasan Minhaj, Chaneil Kular, Ankur Rathee

Comedy
Maya and Anjali, inseparable since childhood, dive into their college’s fiercely competitive Bollywood dance squad—only to find that chasing the national title is a wild, ruthless ride nothing could have prepared them for.

More About This Film

Best of the Best is a coming-of-age comedy set at UCLA, where childhood best friends Maya and Anjali join a competitive Bollywood-fusion dance team. Their friendship is tested as the pressure to win, changing ambitions and college life pull them in different directions.

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Priyanka Kedia lead the film, with Ankur Rathee, Chaneil Kular and Hasan Minhaj in supporting roles. Director Lena Khan combines campus comedy with large dance sequences while keeping the emotional focus on friendship, identity and growing into adulthood.

  • Directed by Lena Khan.
  • Co-written by Hasan Minhaj and Prashanth Venkataramanujam.
  • Produced through Rideback and 186K Films.
  • Released globally on Netflix on September 18, 2026.
  • The film features Bollywood-fusion choreography as a major part of its visual style.

Where to Watch

Best of the Best is available to stream on Netflix, with additional availability depending on country.