Simulacra Is Streaming Free, And Akshara Haasan Says It Changed How She Acts

A sci-fi romance about characters who can rewrite their own memories is now free to watch, and its lead actor says playing the role pushed her further than she expected.

What Simulacra Is About

Directed by Pankaj Sawant, Simulacra is set in a near future where neural brain chips let people tailor, rewrite or completely erase their own memories. The story follows Nayan, played by Satyajeet Dubey, who claims a deep history with Nivi, played by Akshara Haasan, even though her own memory of him is entirely blank, leaving the two navigating whether feelings built on an uncertain past can still be real.

Why Akshara Haasan Is Thanking Fans

Haasan has said the role of Nivi demanded a different level of maturity than anything she's played before, and has since spoken about how closely the film's themes now mirror real conversations around AI. Following its July 17 premiere, she has publicly expressed gratitude for the response the performance has received, with the film now streaming free on Waves OTT under the tagline Copy Without An Original.

Quick Facts

• Film: Simulacra

• Director: Pankaj Sawant

• Lead Cast: Akshara Haasan, Satyajeet Dubey

• Production: Philosia Films

• Platform: Waves OTT, streaming free

• Premiere Date: July 17, 2026

FAQs

Is Simulacra free to watch?

Yes. Simulacra is streaming free on Waves OTT.

What is Simulacra about?

It follows two people in a near-future world where neural brain chips let them rewrite or erase memories, as they navigate a relationship built on an uncertain past.

Who stars in Simulacra?

Akshara Haasan and Satyajeet Dubey play the lead roles, Nivi and Nayan.