OCD (film)
| OCD Film 2026 | |
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| Directed by | Soukarya Ghosal |
| Written by | Soukarya Ghosal |
| Produced by |
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| Cinematography | Aalok Maity |
| Edited by | Arghyakamal Mitra |
| Music by | Megh Banerjee |
Production company | Indigenus Films LLP |
| Distributed by | SSR Cinemas Pvt LTD |
Release date |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
OCD is a 2026 Indian Bengali language psychological thriller [1] film written and directed by Soukarya Ghosal.[2] The film stars Jaya Ahsan in the lead role as a medical professional grappling with childhood trauma, supported by Kaushik Sen, Arshiya Mukherjee, Anasuya Mazumdar, Koneenica Banerjee, and Fazlur Rahman Babu.[3]
The film had its world premiere in the Indian Language Competition section at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) in 2022.[4] Despite its title, 'OCD' looks past surface-level symptoms to tackle a critical and often silenced subject—child abuse. [5]
Plot
Shweta (Jaya Ahsan) is a successful doctor who suffers from a pathological obsession with cleanliness, rooted in the belief that "Cleanliness is Godliness." This obsession was fostered by her grandmother as a psychological shield against "obscene" people.
Decades later, Shweta's convictions are challenged when she discovers that a pedophile neighbor continues to live a normal, respected life despite his past. This revelation triggers repressed memories of Shweta being molested by the same man as a child. To reconcile her internal belief system, she plots what she considers an "unmuddled" or "perfect" murder a crime free of any physical or moral blemish. The narrative follows her psychological descent as she attempts to "purify" her past through lethal means.
While the film depicts the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), its narrative primarily examines the consequences of victims' silence, resulting from either a lack of comprehension or the suppression of allegations due to social stigma. [6]
Cast
- Jaya Ahsan as Shweta [7]
- Kaushik Sen as the MLA
- Anashua Majumdar as Grandma
- Arshiya Mukherjee [8] as Shonai
- Koneenica Banerjee as the Landlady
- Fazlur Rahman Babu as the investigator
Theme and production
Director Soukarya Ghosal stated that the film is a critique of the "social silence" surrounding child sexual abuse and the hypocrisy of moral standards in South Asian society.[9] The film marks the debut of child actor Arshiya Mukherjee in a feature film.[10] The film shines a rare light on the complexities of psychological trauma, exploring the long-term impact of childhood abuse—a thematic territory seldom navigated by Bengali filmmakers.[11]
Ghosal utilized Obsessive–compulsive disorder as a central metaphor for the survivor’s attempt to "wash away" the stains of trauma. This is the second collaboration between Soukarya Ghosal and Jaya Ahsan following Bhootpori.[12][13] A major portion of the film was filmed in Jharkhand.[14]
Release
After its festival run in 2022, the film faced delays but was officially scheduled for a wide theatrical release on 6 February 2026.[15] The Official Poster was released on 1 January 2026. [16] The official trailer was released on 27 January 2026, receiving coverage across major Indian and Bangladeshi news outlets for its dark atmosphere and thematic depth.[2][17]
Reception
On 17 December 2022 the film was premiered in Kolkata International Film Festival at Nandan under Indian Competition section.[18]
Poorna Banerjee of The Times of India said that "Soukarya Ghoshal’s latest film is framed as a psychological thriller rooted in childhood trauma, but it soon reveals itself to be far more layered." [19]
References
- ^ "Director Soukarya Ghosal talks about Friday film OCD". t2online.in. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ a b TNN (27 January 2026). "The trailer of OCD is out". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ Shazu, Shah Alam (4 January 2026). "Jaya Ahsan's 'OCD' releasing in February". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ "New Bengali film 'OCD' trailer out: Jaya Ahsan stars in psychological thriller". News18 (in Bengali). 28 January 2026. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ Acharya, Anindita (11 February 2026). "Here's why 'OCD' director Soukarya Ghosal doesn't like taking inputs from actors". www.millenniumpost.in. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Snapshots from the star-studded special screening of Soukarya Ghosal's latest film OCD". t2online.in. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Dr Sweta is one of the most challenging characters I've played: Jaya Ahsan". The Times of India. 4 February 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Arshiya Mukherjee will be seen in upcoming bengali movie OCD". www.aajkaal.in (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ Majumder, Priyanka (15 January 2026). "Soukarya Ghosal's 'OCD' addresses child trauma and social silence". The Indian Express (in Bengali). Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ "Arshiya Mukherjee's debut film with Jaya Ahsan". Sangbad Pratidin (in Bengali). 27 January 2026. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ jagonews24.com. "Jaya Ahsan opens up on OCD, Epstein Files and child safety". jagonews24.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Jaya Ahsan stars in the upcoming film OCD – a psychological thriller". t2 Online. 15 January 2026. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ Ganguly, Dharitri (1 January 2026). "After Bhootpori, Soukarya Ghosal and Jaya Ahsan collaborate for Bengali film OCD". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "'Nature taught me to coexist and is symbolically tied to the narrative of our film' — Jaya Ahsan on Friday film OCD". t2online.in. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Jaya's film 'OCD' finally getting released". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 5 January 2026. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ "Jaya Ahsan unveils poster of OCD". The Times of India. 1 January 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "পরিচ্ছন্নতার নেশা কীভাবে বদলার ব্লু প্রিন্ট হয়? দেখাল জয়ার ডার্ক থ্রিলার 'ওসিডি', পড়ুন রিভিউ". sangbadpratidin (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Jaya Ahsan at KIFF: I've no obsession, I'm only greedy for roles that challenge me". The Times of India. 22 December 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "OCD Movie Review: A morally ambiguous socially vigilant dark thriller with strong performances". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.