There are films that entertain, and then there are films that unsettle you in ways that linger long after the credits roll. Accused, now streaming on Netflix, belongs firmly in the second category. Directed by Anubhuti Kashyap and produced by Dharma Productions, the film explores what happens when certainty collapses and perception begins to reshape reality. At its center is a performance from Konkona Sen Sharma that is quietly devastating and impossible to look away from.
The film stars Konkona Sen Sharma and Pratibha Ranta in the lead roles and was released on Feb. 27, 2026, on Netflix. Written by Sima Agarwal and Yash Keshwani, the story is precise in its emotional targets and unflinching in how it pursues them.
Who is Dr. Geetika Sen?
Dr. Geetika Sen is a renowned gynecological surgeon and head of the department at Chapelstone General Hospital in London, respected for her professional achievements. She is, by every visible measure, a woman at the top of her field. Her personal life appears equally stable. She is married to Dr. Meera Mishra, a pediatrics consultant, and together they have built a life that reflects years of hard work and quiet dignity.
That life begins to crack the moment anonymous allegations of sexual misconduct surface at her workplace. As the story unfolds, her life unravels as serious allegations threaten her career and marriage, while her wife seeks to uncover the truth. The film tracks this unraveling with a slow, deliberate hand, never rushing toward easy resolution.
4 things that make this film worth watching
What separates Accused from a standard thriller is its refusal to function like one. Here are four elements that define the film’s distinctive approach.
- The film resists sensationalism, choosing instead to sit with ambiguity. It does not rush toward answers but lingers in discomfort, asking the audience to confront their own biases and question the fragility of truth itself.
- Kashyap weaves a story that follows a high-profile investigation that is not just about a crime committed but about the social conditioning that leads to it, giving the film a layer of social commentary that elevates it beyond genre conventions.
- The casting carries enormous weight. The film features both leads as a same-sex couple whose lives turn upside down after a grave allegation surfaces, and the dynamic between Sharma and Ranta feels lived-in and achingly real throughout.
- The story revolves around Dr. Geetika as a highly respected gynecologist and a prominent LGBTQ figure, which adds a dimension of identity politics and public perception that gives the allegations a sharper, more complex edge.
How critics are receiving the film
Accused received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, 27% of 11 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.7 out of 10. Divided opinions, however, have not dampened audience curiosity.
One critic from The Times of India awarded the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, noting that if viewers appreciate layered psychological dramas powered by nuanced performances rather than twists, the film is worth their time. Others found the screenplay uneven, arguing that a strong premise does not fully recover from a weak final act.
Anuj Kumar of The Hindu noted that the approach seamlessly intertwines the thriller genre with social commentary and psychological character study, which may be the most accurate summary of what the film is genuinely trying to achieve.
At 1 hour and 47 minutes, Accused is a slow burn that rewards patience. For viewers drawn to morally complex stories that refuse to offer clean answers, it is one of the more thoughtful Netflix releases of the year.
Source: Netflix
Leave a Reply