Overview
- Assi will stream on ZEE5 from Friday, April 17, with ZEE5 and the filmmakers giving on-record statements confirming the digital premiere.
- Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the film stars Taapsee Pannu as a lawyer, with Kani Kusruti, Revathy, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in key roles and special cameos by Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak, and Seema Pahwa.
- The drama follows a brutal sexual-assault case and focuses on survivor trauma, victim-blaming, and gaps in the system without dwelling on graphic detail.
- The movie opened in theaters on February 20, 2026, earned strong reviews for its performances and subject, and reportedly took in under ₹12 crore in India.
- An April streaming date follows the common eight-week window used in India, and the move could expand viewership and deepen public discussion of the film’s themes.