When a respected surgeon stands accused of sexual misconduct — and the entire world seems to have already made up its mind — what does she do? That’s the raw, uncomfortable heart of Konkona Sen Sharma‘s latest film Accused, now streaming on Netflix. And audiences are talking.
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Accused (2026) — FilmOverview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Film Title | Accused |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Release Date | February 28, 2026 |
| Director | Anubhuti Kashyap |
| Producer | Karan Johar (Dharma Productions) |
| Lead Cast | Konkona Sen Sharma, Pratibha Ranta |
| Genre | Psychological Drama |
| Character (Konkona) | Dr. Geetika Sen — surgeon & gynaecologist |
| Character (Pratibha) | Dr. Meera — Geetika’s partner |
| Theme | Workplace misconduct, identity, LGBTQ+ representation |
What Is Accused About?
Directed by Anubhuti Kashyap and backed by Dharma Productions, Accused centres on Dr. Geetika Sen — a reputed surgeon and gynaecologist — who faces allegations of sexual misconduct at her workplace. As she battles public judgement, workplace hostility, and the uncomfortable questions raised by her own partner Dr. Meera, the film forces viewers to sit with the discomfort of not immediately knowing who to believe.
It’s bold, it’s quietly devastating, and it’s the kind of content Netflix India has been slowly but surely building toward.
What Are Viewers Saying? The X (Twitter) Verdict 🗣️
The response on social media is largely positive — with some nuance worth noting.
Audiences have praised the film for its fresh storyline and respectful treatment of the queer relationship at its core. One viewer called it a film with a “different plot, fresh treatment” and “good performances,” noting that homosexuality has been handled with genuine dignity, and the message at the end lands with real power — rating it a solid one-time watch.
Another viewer highlighted the film’s emotional intelligence, describing it as a story filled with meaningful relationships and thrilling moments that kept them watching with genuine curiosity right to the end.
The standout name in most reviews? Pratibha Ranta — the Laapataa Ladies breakout star who continues to prove she is one of the most exciting young actors in Hindi cinema right now. Her performance as Dr. Meera, torn between love and doubt, is being singled out repeatedly.
Where some viewers had reservations, it was around the writing and pacing in the second half — a fair critique for a film that clearly has ambitions larger than its runtime.
Why This Film Matters Beyond the Screen
Accused arrives at a moment when Indian cinema is slowly beginning to grapple with workplace power dynamics, consent, and queer identity — simultaneously and without flinching. For Dharma Productions, it signals a meaningful creative shift. For Konkona Sen Sharma, it is yet another reminder that she remains one of Bollywood’s most fearless performers.
Pratibha Ranta’s next project is Nikkhil Advani’s period drama series The Revolutionaries — worth watching closely after this.
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FAQs
Q: What is Accused on Netflix about and who are the lead actors?
Accused is a psychological drama directed by Anubhuti Kashyap, starring Konkona Sen Sharma as a surgeon accused of workplace sexual misconduct and Pratibha Ranta as her partner — exploring themes of judgment, truth, and identity, now streaming on Netflix.
Q: Is Accused worth watching and what are viewers saying about it?
Yes — audiences widely recommend it as a one-time watch, particularly praising Pratibha Ranta’s performance and the film’s respectful LGBTQ+ representation, though some note that the writing loses momentum in the second half.
