Taapsee Pannu’s ASSI trailer has finally released. Anubhav Sinha’s upcoming investigative courtroom drama offers a gripping glimpse into a hard-hitting legal battle. The film is set to hit the big screen on February 20, 2026. The trailer shows Taapsee Pannu in a fierce and determined avatar.
The trailer opens on a gripping, unsettling note, introducing Taapsee Pannu as a lawyer who refuses to bow down in her pursuit of justice, while Kani Kusruti stands at the emotional core of the narrative, her character becoming the beating heart of the case. What follows is a fast-paced investigative journey that tears through the dark, deeply disturbing layers of society. More than just a courtroom clash, the drama challenges the conscience raising uncomfortable
questions about morality, accountability, and the future we are shaping for the next generation.
Watch the trailer here
Cast of the film:
Alongside Taapsee, the film features Kani Kusruti, Revathy, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, with special appearances by Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak, and Seema Pahwa.
What the makers said
Talking about the trailer Producer Bhushan Kumar shared, “At T-Series, we believe in backing meaningful, hard-hitting stories that need to be told. ASSI is a story that stayed with me from the moment I heard it, it reflects realities we see around us every day but often choose to look past. Anubhav has approached this film with immense honesty, and Taapsee has brought a rare sincerity and strength to her performance. For me, this isn’t just about making a film; it’s about starting a conversation. I’m proud that T-Series is backing a story that dares to ask uncomfortable questions.”
Reflecting on the trailer Director Anubhav Sinha added , “For me, my film has to hit the core of the story. With ASSI, it felt like a loud thud exactly where it should. That impact compelled me to make this film. The story draws from everyday news, realities we often choose to ignore. To tell a story like this, Taapsee is a natural you just take her there and she delivers her best. And with Bhushan Kumar backing a film like ASSI, we know we’re striking the nail in the right corner.”
Sharing her thoughts Taapsee says, “I felt it was time to bring these stories together and put them in front of people to remind ourselves that what we read as everyday crime news should never be normalised. These incidents are alarming, they’re happening around us, and they seem to be growing. Sometimes it’s not just about the crime itself, but also about how little we do to stop it in our own capacity. When we shaped this into a two-hour narrative, it became deeply moving for me as a performer, because it forces you to confront a reality we often look away from.”
