Updated On: 04 February, 2026 04:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Anubhav Sinha’s ASSI, starring Taapsee Pannu, is a hard-hitting investigative courtroom drama inspired by real-life crime reports. The film releases in theatres on February 20, 2026

Still from Assi
Based on harrowing everyday news, Anubhav Sinha’s Assi is a film that makes us confront the uncomfortable truth we often run away from. The film is set to hit the big screen on 20th February 2026. After creating intrigue with its compelling motion poster, the makers of Assi, T-Series and Benaras Media Works have now unveiled the film’s gripping trailer. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Anubhav Sinha, the investigative courtroom drama is headlined by Taapsee Pannu, supported by a power-packed ensemble cast.
Alongside Taapsee, the film 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.