In the gripping Netflix psychological thriller ‘Accused’, Konkona Sen Sharma takes on the role of a doctor whose world is turned upside down after sexual misconduct allegations emerge. Her character’s wife, portrayed by Pratibha Ranta, must navigate the whirlwind of shifting public sentiment and intense scrutiny.
‘Accused’ will stream on Netflix on February 27, 2026. The psychological drama stars Konkona Sen Sharma as a doctor whose life starts to collapse after sexual misconduct allegations surface. Pratibha Ranta plays her wife, caught between loyalty and rising public pressure. The makers announced the date with the film’s official poster and a tense teaser that signals a story driven by doubt, reputation, and bias.
Release date and where to watch ‘Accused’
According to OTTplay, ‘Accused’ will have its world premiere on Netflix India on February 27, 2026. Coverage dated February 9, 2026, reported that the first-look poster arrived alongside the release date confirmation and a teaser showing public opinion turning quickly.Sen Sharma plays Dr. Geetika, introduced as the youngest Head of Department at a reputed hospital. The film portrays her as a celebrated LGBTQ gynecologist seeking the dean’s role. That ambition stalls when anonymous complaints appear, and she is branded a “sexual predator,” even as colleagues and the board note her “stellar record.”The teaser frames the shift as sudden and brutal. Suspicion spreads. Official scrutiny builds. The truth feels harder to hold as the noise grows louder. At home, the fallout strains Geetika’s marriage, with Ranta facing a personal test under intense external pressure.
Cast, director, and themes of ‘Accused’
‘Accused’ is written and directed by Anubhuti Kashyap, with writing credited to Sima Agarwal and Yash Keswani. The creators said the story tackles “power, perception, and moral ambiguity” through a grounded lens and aims for “subtlety and restraint” rather than easy answers.Industry watchers have described the film as a standout in Netflix’s 2026 slate because it centers on character-driven suspense and a queer protagonist navigating a workplace crisis. The story also raises a broader question about how “society builds narratives before facts are established,” moving away from standard courtroom-drama beats and toward a more intimate look at bias and trust.
