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Netflix’s Accused Draws Low Early Reviews as Director Stands by Pratibha Ranta Casting

The MeToo-era drama pairs Konkona Sen Sharma with Pratibha Ranta in a same-sex story about allegations.

Overview

  • Accused, directed by Anubhuti Kashyap and starring Konkona Sen Sharma and Pratibha Ranta, began streaming on Netflix on February 27.
  • The film follows Dr Geetika as social-media accusations of sexual assault threaten her career and strain her relationship.
  • Kashyap said the team tested several performers before casting Ranta, noting that Netflix favored her after auditions.
  • Hindustan Times gave two stars, criticizing the leads’ chemistry and calling the finale underwhelming without revealing plot details.
  • News18 Showsha rated it 1.5 stars, while Anurag Kashyap publicly congratulated Anubhuti for her work on the film.