Assi OTT Release: Streaming Details of Taapsee Pannu’s Courtroom Drama

Have you missed watching Taapsee Pannu ’s high court drama “Assi” in theatres? We have good news for you then - “Assi” is now all set to arrive on the OTT platform. The movie will stream on ZEE5 , and the release date has been set for April 17, 2026. It is a hard-hitting Indian Hindi-language courtroom drama that was released in theatres on February 20, 2026.

This film is directed by Anubhav Sinha, and the story revolves around a school teacher named “Parima” in Delhi who is gang-raped by five men and left to fight for justice. This film portrays her painful struggle, with her case being handled by lawyer Ravi. Films like “Assi” often struggle in theatres, not because they lack impact, but because they demand attention, patience, and emotional investment. In such cases, streaming platforms can provide a more comfortable viewing experience for the audience, allowing them to understand the narrative of this story at their own pace.

About The Movie And Cast

This is not going to be a typical courtroom drama. The title of the movie Assi means ‘Eighty,’ which represents the statistic of reported sexual assault cases in India every day - an average of one case every 18 to 20 minutes. The lead roles in the movie are played by Taapsee Pannu as Advocate Raavi and Kani Kusruti as Parima.

Other supporting cast members include Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub (as Parima's husband), Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Revathy, Satyajit Sharma, and special appearances by Naseeruddin Shah and Supriya Pathak.

Beyond the courtroom, the film brings in a vigilante element, adding moral complexity as the characters confront corruption and systemic failures. Rather than offering easy resolutions, the film forces viewers to sit with its questions.

More About Assi

The story takes place in Varanasi, where a young woman named Amrita runs a small bookstore near Assi Ghat. Amrita’s peaceful life takes an unexpected turn when a wealthy developer sets his sights on her old neighborhood and plans to replace it with a luxury resort. Refusing to back down, she uses her intelligence and old land records to rally the local community against the project. In the process, she uncovers a long-buried family secret tied to the river’s history. As tensions rise, Amrita is forced to choose between silence and standing up for what she believes in. The story reflects the resilience of tradition in the face of unchecked modern greed.