Taapsee Pannu’s Assi gets a release date with a solid motion poster about sexual violence | Watch

Taapsee Pannu’s Assi is all set for its release, and the gripping motion poster has already sparked some chatter for its realistic portrayal of sexual violence and harassment faced by women in India. Touted to be a courtroom drama, Assi is an unconventional film that features Taapsee Pannu as a lawyer. Also starring Kani Kusruti in the lead, Assi seems like a promising film that adds to the lineup of highly awaited Hindi films of February 2026 with O'Romeo, Tu Yaa Main and more. Read on to know more about the movie’s cast and plotline.

When will Taapsee Pannu’s Assi release?

Taapsee Pannu is renowned for her selective choice of movies. From courtroom dramas like Mulk and Pink to thrillers like Haseen Dillruba and Blur, her versatile filmography never shies away from unconventional picks. Assi is another such film that gives you a glimpse of the hard-hitting reality of India.  On January 23, the makers of Assi announced the movie’s release date with a motion poster and a captivating text that highlights the movie’s central themes of sexual violence and harassment faced by women daily.

Taapsee Pannu-starrer Assi is set to unveil in theaters on February 20. The courtroom drama film will clash at the box office with Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav’s romantic thriller Tu Yaa Main.  It is also revealed that a full trailer has been attached to Sunny Deol’s Border 2. Hence, all the fans who went to see Border 2 in the theaters will also be able to watch the full trailer.

What does the motion poster of Assi show?

Directed by Anubhav Sinha, Assi is headlined by Taapsee Pannu as an advocate who will fight for justice. The upcoming courtroom drama film announced its theatrical release date with a haunting poster that showcases a girl running on the train tracks to save her life and body from the hungry and evil gang of men. The motion poster also delivers a chilling warning to the viewers that eighty women per day and every day face such threats and sexual violence in India, which often fails to come to light, and the pain of the victims gets lost in the dark silence. “Uss raat woh ghar nahi pahuchi (That day she didn’t return home),” the poster is captioned.

Apart from Taapsee Pannu, the star-studded cast features Kani Kasruti, Revathy, Manoj Pahwa, Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, Supriya Pathak, Naseeruddin Shah, and others in pivotal roles.

Assi FAQs:

Q. When will Assi release in theaters?

A. Taapsee Pannu's Assi is set to release on February 20, 2026.

Q. Will Assi and Tu Yaa Main clash at the box office?

A. Yes, Shanaya Kapoor's Tu Yaa Main and Taapsee's Assi will clash at the box office, as both the movies are premiering on the same date.