FAnubhuti Kashyap’s Accused is a psychological drama that quietly unsettles rather than loudly shocks. Set in London, the film places a respected queer doctor, Dr. Geetika Sen (Konkona Sen Sharma), at the centre of a sexual misconduct allegation and observes how her carefully built life begins to unravel/crumble at the same time. In the aftermath of the #MeToo movement, which gave many victims the courage to voice their experiences, the most startling aspect of this story is that the accused here is a woman — and that too a highly regarded medical professional. This deliberate choice challenges our assumptions about power, gender and guilt, and forces the viewer to pause and reassess instinctive judgments.
Dr. Geetika Sen is portrayed as deeply passionate and particular about her professional responsibilities. Yet, even within her personal space, she appears misunderstood. Konkona delivers a performance that is controlled and layered. She does not portray Geetika as clearly innocent or clearly guilty. Instead, doubt lingers in her silences, in her firm body language, and in the way she exercises authority. Kashyap smartly uses brief flashes of Dr. Sen’s physical interactions with colleagues and patients, subtly planting seeds of uncertainty in the audience’s mind. Is she capable of what she is accused of, or are these moments being reinterpreted under suspicion? The film keeps this ambiguity alive for most of its runtime.
As her spouse, Dr. Meera (Pratibha Rannta), adds emotional vulnerability to the story. Through Meera’s eyes, we see the personal cost of public scandal — the strain of loyalty, the fear of social isolation, and the quiet cracks forming within a relationship. Meera becomes the emotional bridge between the audience and the storm surrounding the accusation. Their queer identity is not treated as spectacle, but as an added layer that intensifies public scrutiny and private tension.
The narrative also exposes how social media has increasingly become a tool for anonymous finger-pointing. Voices without faces attack from behind digital walls, and perception begins to solidify even before facts are verified. The film sharply captures the frightening ease with which an allegation turns into an accusation, and how people begin to behave accordingly. In Dr. Sen’s case, the alleged quickly becomes the accused in public discourse, while the administration oscillates between disbelief and damage control. Reputations are not dismantled in courtrooms first; they are dismantled online.
Alongside the central allegation runs a parallel investigative thread into Dr. Sen’s professional record. Her department is performing well, yet there is a high attrition rate. Questions arise about her leadership style and workplace dynamics. The mention of an ex-partner further complicates her personal history. These elements add texture and keep the viewer engaged, constantly trying to join the dots and arrive at their own conclusion.
The plot is undeniably unique and succeeds in keeping the audience invested in uncovering the truth. However, while the writers manage to sustain curiosity, the eventual revelations and the process of connecting the narrative threads feel somewhat rushed. The investigation into Dr. Geetika’s guilt unfolds with urgency, but the final pinning of the culprit leans on a familiar debate and arrives with less justification than the buildup promises. What concludes does come as a surprise, but it lacks the emotional and logical weight that such a complex premise demands.
Anubhuti Kashyap maintains a serious and controlled tone throughout. She avoids sensationalism and opts for an internal, psychological approach. At times, this restraint works beautifully, especially in quiet confrontations and tense exchanges. At other moments, it makes the film feel cautious, as if it hesitates to fully explore its most uncomfortable questions. The writing touches upon themes of power imbalance, professional hierarchy, queer identity, (social) media trial and the fragile nature of public image, but does not always push them to their fullest dramatic potential.
What ultimately stays with you is the discomfort. The film does not offer easy answers. It asks whether we judge differently based on gender. It questions how truth is shaped by media narratives, institutional bias and personal loyalty. Even when the pacing slows or the resolution feels hurried, the moral tension remains.
Overall, Accused is a brave and thought-provoking attempt to shift the lens on allegations and accountability in a post-#MeToo world. It relies more on performance and mood than on dramatic twists. While the climax may feel hurried and the resolution somewhat underdeveloped, it remains a compelling one-time watch — especially for viewers drawn to character-driven psychological dramas and layered moral ambiguity.
Movie: Accused
Directed By: Anubhuti Kashyap
Featuring: Konkona Sensharma, Pratibha Rannta, Mashhoor Amrohi, Aditya Nanda, Sukant Goel, Monica Mahendru, Kallirroi Tziafeta, Christopher Jones, Keshav Bhardwaj, Barbara Blum
Run Time: 1hr 46mins
Streaming from: 27 February 2026
