Anubhav Sinha’s social media savvy shines as he promotes ‘Assi’, his eagerly awaited thriller. The director’s latest post, flaunting the motion poster, philosophizes on news consumption before dropping the bombshell: trailer releases Tuesday at 11 AM. ‘Certain headlines are non-negotiable. Assi is that film—catch it in theaters from February 20,’ he emphasized.
True to Sinha’s oeuvre including ‘Article 15’, ‘Mulk’, and ‘Thappad’, ‘Assi’ weaves social commentary into a taut investigative and legal thriller. It probes deep into societal underbellies, justice dilemmas, and disregarded headlines, urging audiences to face uncomfortable facts head-on.
At the helm is Taapsee Pannu, delivering what looks like her most riveting work yet with Sinha—their third team-up. Her trajectory of bold characters continues here, amplified by co-stars Revathi, Kan Kanwaruti, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, and Zeeshan Ayyub. Iconic appearances by Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak, and Seema Pahwa promise memorable moments.
Gaurav Solanki’s script fuels the production from Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Anubhav Sinha. With a theater trailer already out via ‘Border 2’, the digital version looms large. Sinha’s infectious enthusiasm positions ‘Assi’ as must-see cinema that transcends entertainment to spark vital conversations.