Accused has delivered a landmark achievement for Indian streaming content. The Dharmatic Entertainment-backed psychological drama has emerged as Netflix India’s best-performing original title across both films and series in the platform’s January–June 2026 Engagement Report. The film not only dominated the Indian originals category but also secured a place among Netflix’s most-watched titles worldwide.
With millions of viewers tuning in across the globe, Accused has become one of India’s biggest streaming success stories of the year.
Accused Ranks No. 67 Globally On Netflix
According to Netflix’s first-half 2026 engagement report, Accused recorded an impressive 19 million views between January and June 2026.
The film finished No. 67 worldwide among more than 9,000 films and series, including both Netflix Originals and licensed content. Within the Indian lineup, Accused emerged as the highest-performing Netflix Original and ranked second overall among Indian titles, behind only Dhurandhar, which topped the list with 37 million views.
The achievement highlights the growing international reach of Indian storytelling on global streaming platforms.
Film Trended In 74 Countries
Beyond its impressive viewership numbers, Accused also enjoyed strong global visibility after its release.
The psychological drama entered Netflix’s Top 10 charts in 74 countries, demonstrating its appeal far beyond the Indian market. Its performance reflects the increasing demand for Indian originals that resonate with audiences across different regions and languages.
Commenting on the engagement report, Netflix said:
“Today, we’re sharing what our members watched on Netflix from January to June 2026.”
The streamer also noted:
“India had its highest viewing for a half yet with hits like Dhurandhar (37M).”
A MASSIVE ACHIEVEMENT FOR INDIAN CONTENT ON NETFLIX🔥🤯
Dharmatic Entertainment’s #Accused rewrites history with 19M views, becoming Netflix India’s most-watched Original of 2026 and the highest-ranked Indian Original ever on Netflix’s Global Engagement Report. It also ranks #67… pic.twitter.com/w3aoQGViLz
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Star Cast And Creative Team Behind Accused
Directed by Anubhuti Kashyap, Accused features powerful performances from Konkona Sensharma and Pratibha Ranta.
The film is produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Adar Poonawalla, and Somen Mishra under the Dharmatic Entertainment banner.
Instead of relying on large-scale action or spectacle, the psychological drama focused on emotionally driven storytelling and character-led performances, a combination that appears to have connected strongly with global audiences.
A Major Milestone For Indian Netflix Originals
The success of Accused is significant not only for the film but also for India’s streaming industry.
A Netflix Original reaching 19 million views and securing a place among the platform’s top global titles reinforces the growing international demand for Indian stories. It also strengthens Netflix India’s strategy of investing in premium local originals capable of attracting viewers worldwide.
For Dharmatic Entertainment, the film represents one of its biggest streaming successes to date, further establishing the production house as a key player in the premium OTT space.
As competition among streaming platforms continues to intensify, Accused has demonstrated that an Indian original can compete on a truly global stage while earning both domestic and international recognition.
