Review: Taapsee’s Assi – Slow-paced courtroom drama

Movie Name : Assi
Release Date : Feb 20, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 2.5/5
Starring : Taapsee Pannu, Kani Kusruti, Revathy, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak, Seema Pahwa
Director : Anubhav Sinha
Producers : Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Anubhav Sinha
Music Director : Ranjit Barot
Cinematographer : Ewan Mulligan
Editor :  Amarjit Singh
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Bollywood’s latest courtroom drama Assi, featuring Taapsee Pannu and Kani Kusruti in the lead roles, has hit the big screens today. Let’s see how the film is.
Story:
Parima (Kani Kusruti) works as a teacher. One day, she gets raped by a group of thugs. Advocate Raavi (Taapsee Pannu) takes up Parima’s case to deliver justice to her.
What shocking facts did Raavi unveil in this regard? Who are the thugs who assaulted Parima? Did the police catch them? Did Parima get justice? The answers will be known in the film.
Plus Points:
There is a high level of intensity in Assi, which is usually present in courtroom dramas. The director has addressed an important issue related to today’s society. He intends to convey that physical assaults on women have become common lately, and this is indeed true.
Kani Kusruti, who played the victim, did a fabulous job. The way she emotes her pain through expressions is very good, and her portrayal will connect with everyone. Taapsee Pannu lived in the character of an advocate, proving how good a performer she is. Kumud Mishra did well in a pivotal role. The core point of the story is presented well.
Minus Points:
The main problem with Assi is its slow pacing. The director took his time to introduce the main plot, and the proceedings that happen after the key event are too dramatic. The way the police look at the sexual assault as just another normal crime feels questionable, and Kani Kusruti’s role isn’t well designed, despite the actress showing her brilliance.
Also, Taapsee Pannu’s role feels underwritten, and she is restricted to the second half alone. Kani Kusruti’s husband’s role is also not effective. Kumud Mishra’s character fails to get a proper ending.
The courtroom scenes in the second half are dragged after a point. Hence, we get the feeling that the movie is progressing at a snail’s pace. A senior actor like Naseeruddin Shah is wasted in a cameo.
Technical Aspects:
Though director Anubhav Sinha chose a strong core point, he struggled to execute it perfectly. Though the film carries an important and necessary message for society, the slow pacing and weak screenplay hamper its impact. The cinematography is alright, while the production values are good. The background score adds depth. The editing could have been much better.
Verdict:
On the whole, Assi is a courtroom drama with an important message, but the execution isn’t effective in conveying the intention strongly. Taapsee Pannu and Kani Kusruti delivered good performances and did justice to their roles. A serious story is weakened by slow pacing and an unengaging screenplay. Hence, the film ultimately falls short.
123telugu.com Rating: 2.5/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team 
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