[4] Akheeva had studied acting at the Film and TV Academy in Melbourne Australia, before becoming a full-time model.

While in India for a modelling contract she auditioned for the lead role opposite Sunny Deol in Sangeeth Sivan's action comedy Yamla Pagla Deewana 2.

[11] Writing for The Hindu, Anuj Kumar opined that Akheeva "[seemed] suitable to play [Sunny's] daughter".

[14] Akheeva garnered praise for her performance, Tollywood times wrote, "She is one girl to watch out for.

"[15] Akheeva has also acted in a lead role for a new Kannada movie named Uppi2 opposite Upendra.