Anubhav Sinha and Taapsee Pannu reunite for new film 'ASSI,' to release in cinemas on this date

ASSI, packaging an enviable ensemble cast headlined by Taapsee Pannu in a Benaras Mediaworks production. Alongside Taapsee, the film features Kani Kusruti, Revathy, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Zeeshan Ayyub, with special appearances by Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak, and Seema Bhargava. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Anubhav Sinha, the film is slated for a 20th February 2026 release.

The campaign began two days ago with two text-only posters that piqued ominous intrigue:
Eighty. Per Day. Every Day.
ASSI ,the title and February 20 ,the release date.

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This was followed by another text poster announcing the writer of the film as the highest-paid crew member, clearly establishing the centrality of writing to this project. Perhaps for the first time, a film announced its writer before the studio, director, producer, or cast.

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?

A dialogue writer, writer, producer, screenplay, and lyricist, Sinha is a man of many talents. He is best known for making films like Dus, Ra.One and Tum Bin. Born in Allahabad, Sinha worked as an engineer in New Delhi, before he moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in the film industry. Sinha started his career by working as an assistant director to Pankaj Parashar. It was only in 2001 that Anubhav Sinha made his first directorial debut with  Tum Bin .

Following Tum Bin, he directed films like Dus, Cash, and  Ra. One , Gulaab Gang, Mulk ,  Article 15 ,  Thappad , and  Anek .