Taapsee Pannu‘s hard-hitting courtroom drama Assi is heading to ZEE5 after its theatrical run. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the film released in cinemas on February 20, 2026, and is expected to begin streaming on ZEE5 around April 17, 2026, following the standard eight-week theatrical window.
When Is Assi Releasing on ZEE5?
Assi is expected to premiere on ZEE5 approximately eight weeks after its February 20, 2026 theatrical debut, placing the OTT release around April 17, 2026. ZEE5 has acquired the digital rights to the film, though an official streaming date has not yet been announced by the platform. Once confirmed, the film will be available to stream for ZEE5 subscribers across India and internationally.
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Given Anubhav Sinha’s strong track record with socially charged films finding large audiences on digital platforms — Thappad and Mulk both performed well on OTT — Assi is expected to draw significant viewership once it becomes available for home streaming.
What Is Assi About?
Assi centres on a schoolteacher named Parima, played by Kani Kusruti, who survives a brutal gang rape on her way home one evening. The film follows her lawyer Raavi, played by Taapsee Pannu, as she takes on the case and pushes far beyond the limits of a conventional legal fight to deliver justice for her client.
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The title Assi — which means eighty in Hindi — is a direct reference to the approximate number of rape cases officially reported in India every single day. Anubhav Sinha uses this number as both the film’s anchor and its challenge to audiences, framing the story not as an isolated incident but as part of a systemic reality. The film runs 133 minutes and is described as a courtroom drama with a sharp, unsettling tone.
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Who Stars in Assi?
Taapsee Pannu leads the film as lawyer Raavi, reuniting with director Anubhav Sinha for the third time after Mulk (2018) and Thappad (2020) — both of which earned strong critical praise for their treatment of justice and gender. Kani Kusruti, who gained international recognition for her performance in All We Imagine as Light, plays the central victim-survivor Parima, bringing considerable dramatic depth to the role.
The supporting cast includes Naseeruddin Shah, Revathi, Supriya Pathak, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar under T-Series Films, alongside Anubhav Sinha’s Benaras Mediaworks.
Where Can You Watch Assi After Theatres?
Assi will stream exclusively on ZEE5 following its theatrical run. ZEE5 is available as a subscription-based platform on web browsers, iOS and Android devices, and Smart TVs. The film will be available in Hindi with subtitles. International availability on ZEE5 will cover select regions where the platform is active.
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For viewers who missed the film during its cinema run, the ZEE5 premiere will be the first opportunity to watch the Taapsee Pannu-Anubhav Sinha collaboration at home. Early reviews have described Assi as a bold and provocative film that tackles its subject matter with unflinching honesty, even as some critics noted that its ambitious scope occasionally works against its narrative focus.