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Taapsee Pannu's 'Assi' Motion Poster Teases Intense Courtroom Thriller

Taapsee Pannu headlines the new investigative courtroom thriller 'Assi', directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film's motion poster was released, teasing a story about a woman who doesn't reach home one night. It features a strong ensemble cast including Kani Kusruti, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, and Naseeruddin Shah. The film is scheduled for release on February 20, 2026.

Key Points: Taapsee Pannu Stars in 'Assi' Thriller, Releasing 2026

  • Taapsee Pannu stars as a lawyer
  • Directed by Anubhav Sinha
  • Releases February 20, 2026
  • Features an ensemble supporting cast
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Taapsee Pannu to lead 'Assi', intriguing motion poster out

Taapsee Pannu leads 'Assi', a courtroom thriller from director Anubhav Sinha. Film releases Feb 20, 2026. See the new motion poster.

Taapsee Pannu to lead 'Assi', intriguing motion poster out
"Justice must be served, but first, justice must be defined. - Press Note"

Mumbai, January 23

Actor Taapsee Pannu is all set to come up with a new film titled 'Assi'.

Directed by Anubhav Sinha, 'Assi' will hit the theatres on February 20, 2026.

On Friday, an intriguing motion poster of the film was unveiled. It depicted a girl fleeing from a group of three boys, intercut with visuals of Taapsee Pannu portraying a lawyer, her face smeared with blood.

The text on the poster reads, "Assi. Uss raat woh ghar nahi pahunchi (that night she didn't reach home)."

Kani Kusruti, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Revathy, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, Supriya Pathak Kapur, and Naseeruddin Shah also play prominent roles in the film, which is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series.

"ASSI, a relentless investigative thriller, unfolds through an intense, power-packed courtroom drama. As the film concludes, it leaves you questioning Why didn't I know this? Or did I? Justice must be served, but first, justice must be defined. Are those proven guilty the only culprits?" read a press note.

Taapsee is best known for her roles in 'Pink', 'Mulk', and 'Thappad', among several others.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The cast is absolutely stellar! Naseeruddin Shah, Revathy, Kumud Mishra... what a lineup. This looks more like a serious courtroom drama than a typical thriller. Hope it lives up to the hype. February 2026 is so far away though!
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Aman W
Respectfully, I hope this isn't just another preachy film. The description sounds very similar to 'Pink'. We need new narratives, not the same story repackaged. That said, with this team, I will definitely give it a chance.
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Sarah B
The motion poster is really well made. The contrast between the girl running and Taapsee as a bloody lawyer is haunting. It immediately sets the tone. More Indian cinema needs to use promotional material this effectively.
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Karthik V
"Justice must be served, but first, justice must be defined." This line from the press note is powerful. In our society, we often have fixed ideas about guilt and victimhood. Films like these are important to start conversations. Jai hind!
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Meera T
So happy to see Kani Kusruti and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub getting prominent roles in a big film! They are fantastic actors. Taapsee always chooses meaningful projects. This one's going straight to my watchlist. 🤞

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