Why 'Accused' director avoided typical thriller twist in climax
What's the story
Director Anubhuti Kashyap has defended the controversial climax of her latest film, Accused. The Netflix movie, featuring Konkona Sen Sharma and Pratibha Ranta, has divided viewers with its unconventional ending. In an interview with The Indian Express, Kashyap said she intentionally avoided a typical thriller-style twist to emphasize the protagonist's emotional journey over the identity of the perpetrator.
Director's perspective
Research into real-life cases influenced narrative choices
Kashyap told the outlet, "We're so attuned to watching thrillers that we've seen so many stories where someone close to you has done that. So, we wanted to avoid that." She added that her research into real-life cases found a connection with workplace jealousy, which influenced her narrative choices.
Film's focus
'It's about this person's journey, before and after...'
Kashyap admitted, "It's a risk I took because I knew a lot of people would find it underwhelming." "Because eventually, it becomes about the villain. But I was trying to consciously avoid that." "It's not about who's done it. It's about this person's journey, before and after the accusation...Which is why I quickly move to something else." Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, Accused delves into the social fallout of a woman after a serious allegation disrupts her life.