Director Anubhav Sinha is building feverish hype around ‘Assi’, his latest venture into India’s pressing social issues. In a recent Instagram post featuring the film’s motion poster, he pondered headline choices before revealing the trailer launch: Tuesday, 11 AM. ‘Some headlines you must not miss,’ he urged, positioning ‘Assi’ as a vital cinematic statement arriving in theaters on February 20.
Blending thriller elements with courtroom tension, ‘Assi’ echoes the director’s signature style from ‘Article 15’, ‘Mulk’, and ‘Thappad’. It spotlights harsh realities, flawed justice, and ignored scandals that dominate fleeting news cycles. Expect a gripping narrative that forces reflection on everyday oversights.
Taapsee Pannu headlines with an explosive performance, reuniting with Sinha for the third time. Her past roles showcased depth and resilience; this one promises even more intensity, as teased in promotional glimpses. The ensemble shines with talents like Revathi, Kan Kanwaruti, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, and Zeeshan Ayyub. Veteran cameos from Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak, and Seema Pahwa elevate the stakes.
Gaurav Solanki pens the script, with production by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Sinha himself. While theatergoers caught an early trailer attached to ‘Border 2’, the online reveal is imminent. As Sinha rallies audiences, ‘Assi’ positions itself as unmissable discourse disguised as edge-of-seat entertainment.