Accused, directed by Anubhuti Kashyap, features Konkona Sen Sharma and Pratibha Rannta, and is produced by Dharma Productions. Set in London, ‘Accused’ centres on a well-regarded doctor whose personal and professional life begins to unravel after she is accused of sexual misconduct. As the allegation becomes public, the narrative examines how scrutiny, shifting perceptions and social judgment affect her relationships and sense of self. The film places its focus on uncertainty rather than resolution, presenting the conflict as one woman’s account against another’s.
By positioning a woman as the accused, the film explores questions around belief, power and trust, and the emotional cost of choosing sides when facts remain contested. The story traces how public opinion forms in the absence of clarity, and how quickly reputations and relationships can be destabilised by accusation alone.
The makers have described Accused as a character-driven drama that avoids definitive moral conclusions, instead allowing ambiguity and emotional tension to guide the narrative. The relationship between the two central female characters forms the emotional core of the film, with doubt and loyalty emerging as recurring themes.
Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director of Original Films at Netflix India, said the film aligns with the platform’s focus on layered, performance-led storytelling. She noted that Kashyap’s restrained approach brings sensitivity to a complex subject, supported by performances from Sen Sharma and Rannta.
Written by Sima Agarwal and Yash Keswani, Accused examines the fragile boundary between truth and perception, and the personal consequences that follow when belief becomes a matter of choice rather than certainty. Directed by Anubhuti Kashyap, is set to premiere on Netflix on 27 February.