Assi Plot, Cast, Budget, release Date & Many More

Assi (2026) is a highly anticipated Hindi courtroom crime thriller directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on 20 February 2026. The title “Assi” (Eighty) refers to the alarming statistic that approximately 80 rape cases are reported daily in India. The film attempts to explore the human realities behind this harsh statistic and present the emotional and societal impact of such crimes.

Assi Plot

The story revolves around a mysterious sexual assault case in which the victim does not make it home that night. The central question remains—will the truth survive long enough for justice to prevail?
An investigator and a defense team battle inside the courtroom to uncover hidden truths buried beneath statistics, exposing the human pain that often gets lost behind headlines and numbers.

Assi Cast

• Taapsee Pannu
• Kani Kusruti
• Revathy
• Manoj Pahwa
• Kumud Mishra
• Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
• Naseeruddin Shah
• Supriya Pathak
• Seema Pahwa

Assi Direction and Writing

The film is directed by Anubhav Sinha.
It is written by Anubhav Sinha and Gaurav Solanki.

Assi Production Team

Presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series, the film is produced under the banner of Benaras Mediaworks Production.
The producers are Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Anubhav Sinha.
Co-producers include Shiv Chanana, Dhruv Kumar Dubey, and Sagar Ravindra Shirgaonkar.
Neeraj Kalyan, President of T-Series, is also associated with the project.

Assi Budget

The official budget of Assi (2026) has not yet been announced. However, considering the cast, production scale, and subject matter, the estimated budget is expected to be between ₹35 crore and ₹50 crore.