Unpacking ‘Accused’: Netflix India’s Bold New Psychological Thriller
Netflix India continues to push boundaries with its latest Original film, Accused, a compelling psychological drama that delves into the complexities of marriage, reputation, and truth. While Netflix India’s catalogue of LGBTQ+ stories is growing, with previous works like Cobalt Blue (2022) and the short film “Geeli Pucchi” from the 2021 anthology Ajeeb Daastaans, Accused feels like a significant step forward in representation and nuanced storytelling.
The film centres around Dr. Geetika Sen, a celebrated gynecologist whose life unravels when she faces accusations of sexual misconduct. The scandal threatens not only her professional standing but also her marriage to Meera. Directed by Anubhuti Kashyap (known for Doctor G) and penned by Sima Agarwal & Yash Keswani (the creative force behind Anek and Khaali Peeli), Accused is a production of Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment – a prolific partner of Netflix, responsible for hits like Guilty and Meenakshi Sundareshwar.
A Story of Suspicion and Fractured Trust
As Netflix describes it, Accused is a story where “When a celebrated queer doctor in London is accused of sexual misconduct, her life unravels. Now under a storm of suspicion and scrutiny, her marriage fractures and the truth blurs. Her wife must decide whether to walk away — or fight for the woman the world is turning against.”
Konkona Sen Sharma, a familiar face to Netflix viewers from Killer Soup and Ajeeb Daastaans, delivers a powerful performance as Dr. Geetika Sen. She’s joined by Pratibha Ranta, who gained recognition in Laapataa Ladies (India’s submission for Best International Feature at the 97th Academy Awards) and also appears in the Netflix series Heeramandi, as Geetika’s wife, Meera.
Key Cast and Technical Details
- Director: Anubhuti Kashyap
- Screenplay: Sima Agarwal & Yash Keswani
- Producer: Dharmatic Entertainment
- Cast: Konkona Sen Sharma, Pratibha Ranta
- Runtime: 1 hour 47 minutes
- Rating: TV-MA (for language)
Accused is available with subtitles in multiple languages, including Chinese, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, and Spanish. Dubbed versions are also available in English, French, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Tamil, and Telugu.
For a comprehensive look at Netflix India’s upcoming releases in 2026, check out this preview.
Are you ready to dive into this gripping psychological drama? Watch Accused now, streaming globally on Netflix!
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