Taapsee Pannu’s gritty courtroom drama ‘Assi’ goes OTT. the director Anubhav SinhaReleased in theaters on February 20, 2026, it received critical acclaim for its bold story and socially relevant subject matter.
When and where to watch ‘Assi’ on OTT
Assi will be available to stream on ZEE5 from April 17, 2026. The film is written and produced by Gaurav Solanki and Anubhav Sinha. Bhushan KumarKrishan Kumar and Anubhav Sinha. Now, those who missed watching it in theaters can enjoy it from the comfort of their homes.
More about ‘Assi’
‘Assi’ tells the story of a school teacher in Delhi who is gang-raped by five men. The film follows the painful struggle for justice, led by lawyer Raavi, played by Taapsee Pannu, against a deeply entrenched legal and social system.The narrative takes a fascinating turn with the emergence of a vigilante killer, while constantly exploring themes of patriarchy, victim-blaming, societal apathy, and the long-term trauma of sexual assault.The film stars Kani Kusruti Parima, Revathy Vasudha, Manoj Pahwa Deepraj, Kumud Mishra Kartik, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub Vinay and Satyajit Sharma as opposition lawyers. The film opened in theaters on February 12, 2026.He clashed at the box office with Mrunal Thakur and Siddhant Chaturvedi’s ‘Do Deewane Seher Mein’.Director Anubhav Sinha failed to attract the audience to the theatres.
Is it worth watching?
‘Assi’ is not a light watch, nor does it want to be. It is a film that holds up a mirror to society and refuses to look away. With Anubhav Sinha, the director behind socially charged films like ‘Thappad’ and ‘Article 15’ in the lead, and Taapsee Pannu delivering a critically acclaimed, career-defining performance, ‘Assi’ is one of the most important Indian films of 2026.
