Taapsee Pannu and Anubhav Sinha reunite for the third time with ASSI, cementing a creative partnership that has already delivered two of Hindi cinema’s most hard-hitting films: Mulk and Thappad. A proven powerhouse duo unafraid of delivering films that break norms, their collaboration has become synonymous with cinema that provokes, challenges, and refuses to stay silent. With ASSI, the actor-director duo is back with a fast-paced investigative courtroom drama that once again places truth, accountability, and justice at the centre.
The recently released trailer of ASSI offers a gripping glimpse into a world where crime, power, and systemic failures collide. This time, Taapsee Pannu steps into the role of a lawyer, fighting a case that goes far beyond the courtroom, one that questions institutions, morality, and the cost of silence. While the trailer promises intensity and urgency, it also hints at a deeper narrative layer, revealing there’s more to the story than meets the eye.
Directed by Anubhav Sinha, ASSI stays true to his filmmaking sensibility: sharp, uncomfortable, and socially aware. The film moves at a relentless pace, unfolding like an investigation that refuses to slow down, keeping audiences engaged while urging them to reflect.
With ASSI, Taapsee Pannu and Anubhav Sinha continue their streak of impactful cinema, proving once again why their collaboration is considered a lethal combination in contemporary Hindi cinema. Starring 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.
