Taapsee Pannu and Anubhav Sinha have established themselves as one of the most lethal actor-director duos in Hindi cinema, delivering hard-hitting films like Mulk and Thappad. The duo is now gearing up for their hat-trick collaboration with Assi – an urgent watch.
A fast-paced investigative courtroom drama, Assi is already making waves for its powerful dialogues, compelling narrative, and a critically acclaimed ensemble cast. Adding to the intrigue is Taapsee’s fierce and commanding presence in the film, glimpses of which have sparked strong conversations.
As Assi marks Taapsee’s third collaboration with Anubhav Sinha, the actor opened up about her experience of working with the filmmaker. Speaking about him, she shared: “I don’t want to bracket Anubhav Sir only with respect to courtroom dramas. I think there are a lot of things he brings to the table that make his films feel dramatically real almost too close to home. Whether it’s courtroom dramas like Mulk or Assi, or stories like Thappad or Article 15, his storytelling has a way of presenting facts so effortlessly in front of you that sometimes, when that mirror is held up, it’s challenging to look at.
He makes you see reality of life in such an effortless manner that you simply cannot ignore them once they’re in front of you and that’s what makes his films extremely impactful.”
She also added , “When you have a director who has the power to present even the simplest stories in the most powerful way, I think actors are probably the safest in those films. That’s why I don’t think anyone can say that a certain actor didn’t perform well in his films. The material he gives you, the kind of scenes and moments he allows you to create there’s very little room for an actor who is truly invested to go wrong. If you’re genuinely committed, the moments he asks you to create and the dialogues he gives you are like kid in a candy shop.”
“She did not reach home that night” a line that stays with you.The trailer of Assi forces us to confront uncomfortable truths we often choose to ignore. It brings back the everyday headlines that get lost in the noise and refuses to let us look away.
Alongside Taapsee Pannu in lead, ASSI features Kani Kusruti, Revathy, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, with special appearances by Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak, and Seema Pahwa, further elevating the film’s thrilling depth.
Gulshan Kumar and T-Series present ASSI, a Benaras Media Works production, directed by Anubhav Sinha and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Anubhav Sinha.
The film releases exclusively in theatres worldwide on 20th February 2026.