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{{Short description|2026 Hindi-language movie}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=March 2026}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Accused
| image = Accused 2026 film poster.jpeg
| alt =
| caption = Official release poster
| native_name =
| director = Anubhuti Kashyap
| screenplay =
| writer = Sima Agarwal <br />Yash Keswani
| story =
| based_on =
| producer = [[Karan Johar]]<br />Apoorva Mehta <br />Somen Mishra <br />[[Adar Poonawalla]]
| starring = {{ubl|[[Konkona Sen Sharma]]|[[Pratibha Ranta]]}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = Linesh Desai
| editing = Prerna Saigal
| music = Neel Adhikari
| studio = [[Dharmatic Entertainment]]
| distributor = [[Netflix]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2026|2|27|}}
| runtime = 106 minutes<ref>{{cite web |title=Accused |url=https://www.classification.gov.au/titles/accused-5 |website=[[Australian Classification Board]] |date=26 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Accused |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/accused-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmtezmdcw |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |date=26 February 2026}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''Accused''''' is a 2026 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[psychological thriller]] film directed by Anubhuti Kashyap and produced by [[Karan Johar]], Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra, and [[Adar Poonawalla]] under [[Dharmatic Entertainment]]. The film stars [[Konkona Sen Sharma]] and [[Pratibha Ranta]] in the lead roles. It was released on 27 February 2026 on [[Netflix]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 February 2026 |title=Accused trailer: Konkona Sen Sharma plays an alleged sexual predator in this psychological thriller. Watch |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/accused-trailer-konkona-sen-sharma-alleged-sexual-predator-psychological-thriller-watch-10544093/ |access-date=28 February 2026 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Plot ==

Dr. Geetika Sen, a renowned gynaecological surgeon and head of the department at Chapelstone General Hospital in London, is respected for her professional achievements but criticized for her strict and abrasive demeanor. She and her [[Lesbian|partner]] Dr. Meera Mishra, host a farewell party before relocating to Chester for Geetika’s promotion and announce plans to adopt a child. During the party, Meera learns that the caterer, Sophie, is Geetika’s former partner, while Meera’s mother—unaware of her daughter’s marriage—encourages her to meet a man named Rohit.

Soon after, Geetika is informed by the head of HR, Simran, that an anonymous complaint of sexual misconduct has been filed against her. Although assured of confidentiality, the allegation escalates when additional complaints surface online, damaging her reputation and jeopardizing the adoption process. An external investigator, Jaideep Bhargav, is appointed to examine the case. As scrutiny intensifies, Geetika’s past relationships with former intern Natasha and with Sophie draw suspicion. Meanwhile, Meera begins to question Geetika’s honesty after discovering that she concealed meetings with Sophie.

Tensions grow in both Geetika’s professional and personal life. A break-in at their home deepens her paranoia, while Meera, doubting her loyalty, hires a private investigator. Further allegations emerge from Dr. Carol Simmons, who accuses Geetika of misconduct; Geetika denies the claims, asserting that Carol is retaliating over a prior professional dispute. Evidence later reveals that the anonymous complaints originated from a single source and that the break-in was connected to David Brown, a hospital patient.

The investigation ultimately exposes Dr. Logan, a colleague and rival for the position of dean, as the orchestrator of the false allegations, motivated by professional jealousy. Although the charges against her are dropped and she is offered the deanship, Geetika declines, acknowledging her personal shortcomings.

In the aftermath, Geetika apologizes to Meera and seeks reconciliation. Though initially distant, Meera signals a willingness to rebuild their relationship, and the two leave together, suggesting a renewed beginning.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Konkona Sen Sharma]] as Dr. Geetika Sen, a senior [[gynaecological]] [[surgeon]] at Chapelstone General Hospital
* [[Pratibha Ranta]] as Dr. Meera Mishra, a [[Pediatrics|pediatrics]] consultant at Willowbrook Childrens Hospital
* Mashhoor Amrohi as Jaideep Bhargav, a [[journalist]] turned [[private investigator|investigator]]
* Sukant Goel as Mansoor, a private investigator hired by Meera
* Monica Mahendru as Simran, Head of [[Human resources|HR]] at Chapelstone General Hospital
* Aditya Nanda as Angad, Meera's friend and co-worker
* [[Anuj Sachdeva]] as Prateek Sen
* Christopher W Jones as Dr. Logan
* Daniele Secondi as Dr. Martin Cooper, a [[Gynaecology|gynaecological]] surgeon at Chapelstone General Hospital
* [[Kallirroi Tziafeta]] as Sophiana "Sophie" Sarandiz, Geetika's ex-girlfriend
* [[Sanjeeta Bhattacharya]] as Natasha, an ex-[[radiology]] intern who trained under Geetika
* Barbara Blum as Dr. Carol Simmons, an [[Anesthesiology|anesthesiologist]] accusing Geetika of sexual harassment
* Matylda McQuaid as Kate
* Geeta Thakkar as Meera's mother
* Shital Mahadik as Anjali, Geetika's maternal aunt
* Harish Lalwani as Anjali's husband
}}

== Production ==
''Accused'' was officially commissioned by [[Netflix]], directed by [[Anubhuti Kashyap]], written by Sima Agarwal and Yash Keshwani, and produced by [[Dharmatic Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Dharmatic and Netflix plan relationship drama with Konkona Sen Sharma and Pratibha Ranta |url=https://www.peepingmoon.com/exclusive-news/news/77283/Dharmatic-and-Netflix-plan-relationship-drama-with-Konkona-Sen-Sharma-and-Pratibha-Ranta.html |website=Peeping Moon |date=22 July 2024}}</ref> [[Konkona Sen Sharma]] and [[Pratibha Ranta]] were cast as the leads.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 April 2026 |title=Pratibha Ranta joins Konkona Sen Sharma in London-set thriller 'Accused' - Reports |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/pratibha-ranta-joins-konkona-sen-sharma-in-london-set-thriller-accused-reports/articleshow/127913611.cms |access-date=28 February 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] began in November 2024,<ref>{{cite web |title=Konkona Sensharma and Pratibha Ranta in Karan Johar's next |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/konkona-sensharma-laapataa-ladies-pratibha-ranta-karan-johar-23401369 |website=Mid-day |date=27 September 2024}}</ref> and concluded in December 2024,<ref>{{cite web |title=Pratibha Ranta wraps up Anubhuti Kashyap's upcoming film |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2024/Dec/18/pratibha-ranta-wraps-up-anubhuti-kashyaps-upcoming-film |website=Indulgexpress |date=18 December 2024}}</ref> taking place in [[Europe]] and [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Konkona Sensharma and Pratibha Ranta go from Europe to aamchi Mumbai |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/konkona-sensharma-pratibha-ranta-europe-mumbai-anubhuti-kashyap-23440100 |website=Mid-day |date=4 December 2024}}</ref>

== Release ==
The film was released on 27 February 2026 on [[Netflix]].<ref>{{cite news |title='Accused' OTT release date confirmed: When and where to watch Konkona Sen Sharma and Pratibha Ranta starrer thriller? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/accused-ott-release-date-confirmed-when-and-where-to-watch-konkona-sen-sharma-and-pratibha-ranta-starrer-thriller/articleshow/128110919.cms |access-date=28 February 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=9 February 2026}}</ref>

== Reception ==
''Accused'' received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|27|5.7|11|access-date={{RT data|access date}}}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Accused (2026) {{!}} Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/accused_2026 |access-date=2026-03-04 |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |language=en}}</ref>

Archika Khurana of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the movie 3.5/5 stars, writing "If you appreciate layered psychological dramas powered by nuanced performances rather than shocking twists, Accused is worth your time".<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 February 2026 |title=Accused Movie Review: Konkona Sen Sharma anchors a tense psychological drama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/accused/ottmoviereview/128811433.cms |access-date=28 February 2026 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave 1.5/5 stars, writing "The writing offers us little depth, and that’s where this film, starring Konkona Sensharma and Pratibha Rannta, which had the potential to be a humdinger, falls flat".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Shubhra |author1-link=Shubhra Gupta |title=Accused movie review: Konkona Sensharma anchors a MeToo drama that stays on the surface |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/accused-movie-review-konkona-sensharma-pratibha-rannta-anubhuti-kashyap-rating-10555368/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=1 March 2026 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=27 February 2026 |language=en}}{{rating|1.5|5}}</ref> [[Sukanya Verma]] rated the movie 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Aside from a script scrambling to cram too much and not getting nearly enough right, a lot of Accused's dissatisfaction stems from the flimsy British supporting cast and Neel Adhikari's clueless background score."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Verma |first1=Sukanya |author1-link=Sukanya Verma |title=Accused Review: Underwhelming |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/accused-netflix-review-konkona-sensharmas-queer-drama-explores-workplace-bias/20260227.htm |access-date=28 February 2026 |work=[[Rediff.com]] |date=27 February 2026 |language=en}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref> Lachmi Deb Roy of ''[[Firstpost]]'' gave 4 out of 5 stars, writing "Konkona Sen Sharma and Pratibha Ranta’s film shows how a celebrated doctor is accused of sexual misconduct just because she is strict and stern with her subordinates".<ref>{{Cite news |date=27 February 2026 |title=Netflix 'Accused' Movie Review: Konkona Sen Sharma, Pratibha Ranta's film is nuanced, complex, and engaging |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/netflix-accused-movie-review-konkona-sen-sharma-pratibha-rantas-film-is-nuanced-complex-and-engaging-13984181.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260227210946/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/netflix-accused-movie-review-konkona-sen-sharma-pratibha-rantas-film-is-nuanced-complex-and-engaging-13984181.html |archive-date=27 February 2026 |access-date=28 February 2026 |work=[[Firstpost]] |language=}}</ref> Devesh Sharma of ''[[Filmfare]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars, "Accused is a relationship drama. Konkona Sen Sharma and Pratibha Rannta excel in their roles".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Devesh |title=Accused Movie Review: Konkona Sen Sharma And Pratibha Rannta Carry The Film {{!}} Filmfare.com |url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/web-series/accused-movie-review-konkona-sen-sharma-and-pratibha-rannta-carry-the-film-82031.html |access-date=1 March 2026 |work=[[Filmfare]] |date=27 February 2026 |language=en}}{{rating|3.5|5}}</ref> Anuj Kumar for ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "The approach seamlessly intertwines the thriller genre with social commentary and psychological character study".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kumar |first1=Anuj |title='Accused' movie review: A perceptive take on #MeToo discourse that provokes reflection over resolution |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/accused-movie-review-konkona-sen-sharma-pratibha-ranta-anubhuti-kashyap-metoo-netflix/article70683605.ece |url-access=subscription |access-date=28 February 2026 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=27 February 2026 |language=en-IN}}</ref> A reviewer for ''[[The Quint]]'' felt "The mystery of what went wrong here—and how the film misfires so marvellously—is more enticing than anything the dull narrative has to offer."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mehrotra |first1=Suchin |title='Accused' Review: A Bafflingly Shoddy MeToo Thriller From Netflix |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/accused-review-konkana-sensharma-pratibha-ranta-netflix |access-date=1 March 2026 |work=[[The Quint]] |date=27 February 2026 |language=en}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref> Anisha Rao writing for ''[[India Today]]'' rated the movie 2/5 stars and opined "The cinematography complements the unease, framing silences and glances as carefully as confrontations."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rao |first1=Anisha |title=Accused review: Konkona-Pratibha Rannta's restrained drama may test your patience |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/ott/story/accused-review-konkona-sensharma-pratibha-ranntas-restrained-drama-may-test-your-patience-2875267-2026-02-27 |access-date=1 March 2026 |work=[[India Today]] |date=27 February 2026 |language=en}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref>

== Referenced ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt39631179}}
* {{Netflix title|81661375}}

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