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Since its Feb 20 release, Taapsee Pannu's 'Assi' has won critics and stars like Saiyami Kher, who calls it a profound, unflinching must-watch on Instagram. Anubhav Sinha's courtroom drama stars Kani Kusruti as an assault survivor battling justice, with a stellar cast. It earned Rs 8.73 Cr net in 11 days.
Since hitting theaters on February 20, Taapsee Pannu's ‘Assi’ has won over critics, and now stars are chiming in with rave reviews for its bold, impactful story. Saiyami Kher is the newest fan, revealing the film left a profound mark on her and hailing it as one of the decade's most vital cinematic works.
Saiyami Kher hails ‘Assi’
Taking to Instagram, Saiyami Kher talked about ‘Assi’ and wrote, “I watched Assi a week ago. And it refuses to leave me. It holds up a mirror and doesn’t allow you to look away.. It asks all the questions we’ve been avoiding. Brilliant writing and performances. Unflinching storytelling. One of the most important films made in a long long time. A big thankyou to the whole team."
'Assi' plot and cast details
Directed by Anubhav Sinha, ‘Assi’ stars Taapsee Pannu in the lead. The film traces the harrowing journey of a woman (portrayed by
Kani Kusruti
) fighting for justice after a brutal sexual assault. This courtroom drama spotlights key issues like victim-blaming, systemic shortcomings, and the grueling, drawn-out struggle survivors endure in seeking accountability.Produced by T-Series in association with Anubhav Sinha’s banner, the film features a powerhouse ensemble cast including Kani Kusruti, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub,
Supriya Pathak
,
Naseeruddin Shah
, and others. As per Sacnilk, ‘Assi’ performed low on its first 11 days at the box office and earned an estimated Rs 8.73 Cr India net.
Saiyami Kher on the work front
On the work front, Saiyami Kher will next be seen in Vikram Phadnis’ upcoming untitled social drama.
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