Same day, two releases, two verdicts, absolute opposite.
I am your audience. I give you my
energy and my time to make your content visible and viable. Two OTT releases
recently caught my attention — one was a disaster, the other was worth every
minute. The audience's verdict is never a passing phase. It determines whether
your content stays or becomes one.
Accused — Netflix | 27 February
2026
Directed by Anubhuti Kashyap and
produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, Accused released on Netflix
starring one of the finest actors in the industry — Konkona Sen Sharma, our
KOKO. And that, sadly, was the biggest disappointment of all.
KOKO has given us award-winning
performances in Goynar Baksho, 15 Park Avenue, Wake Up Sid,
Iti Mrinalini, and so much more. As a Bengali, watching her in this was
genuinely heart-breaking.
The disappointment didn't stop
there. Mr. Karan Johar has always championed new talent — but backing people
who still have a lot to learn, on a platform as premium as Netflix, raises a
real question: have you forgotten that you are catering to an audience with an
intellect? A foreign hospital setting, a high-profile protagonist offered the
position of Dean, and designer costumes cannot pull viewers in when the story
isn't there.
Anubhuti, you truly gave me a
terrible anubhuti. Before your next attempt — know this: the story is
the master. You got the story wrong. Blending Indian masalas with Italian
spices takes a very different level of perception and craft. I sat through the
entire film for KOKO — waiting for one more frame, one more chance for her to
shine. It never came. And the closing scene's attempt at philosophy was the
final, unnecessary stumble.
Madam, you have an audience that
waits for your next release. Choose wisely. Mr. Karan Johar — you have always
been among those who keep their audience first. Please remain that filmmaker.
Roslin — Jio Hotstar | 27
February 2026
On the very same day, Jio Hotstar
released Roslin — a psychological Malayalam thriller series presented by
Drishyam director Jeethu Joseph. Sir, you have maintained your standards
and respected your audience. And that respect shows in every frame.
This wasn't just about
directorial excellence, a brilliant screenplay, or a beautiful visual layout —
though it had all of that. What made Roslin work is the most fundamental
thing: the script was treated as the master. Thank you for that.
The story follows a 17-year-old
returning to a lush, high-end farmhouse, battling PTSD. An avid reader of
thrillers, she begins experiencing nightmares about a green-eyed stalker named
Jerry — who then arrives as a paying guest. True to Jeethu Joseph's signature
style, the series unfolds layer by layer. The slow-burn narrative holds your
attention throughout, the BGMs by Vishu Shyam build tension beautifully, and
the final episode delivers an absolutely unexpected plot twist.
Debutant screenwriter Vinayak
Sasikumar — this is a masterful first attempt. Congratulations. The experienced
cast — Meena, Vineeth, and Hakim as the mysterious guest and inspector — bring
quiet depth to every scene. And Sanjana Dipu, at just 17, is a revelation.
But the biggest applause goes to debutant director Sumesh Nandakumar, who has proved something the industry needs to hear again: real content will rule any platform — theatre, OTT, or the big screen. Thank you for respecting your audience. Here's hoping you make it very big.
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