An unknown love story in the shadow of Naxalism in the rural backdrop of Bihar—that is the 2013 Hindi Assi Movie. Directed by Ritam Srivastava, Raveena Tandon’s performance in this film is absolutely brilliant, which has brought her back to the screen. But what is the story of this movie? Why is it still remembered by the audience? In today’s blog, we will discuss some details including Assi movie review, full story, cast, impact and various tips. If you are a fan of the dark sides of Bollywood, then don’t miss this post.
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Assi Movie (2026) Budget and Production Details
Taapsee Pannu and Anubhav Sinha’s Aussie has an estimated total budget of ₹27-40 crore (including P&A), of which the theatrical budget is ₹23 crore.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Estimated Cost (₹ Crore) | Details |
| Star Fee | 7 (Taapsee 4 + Others 3) | Taapsee-Anubhav Combo |
| Production (Sets, Shooting, VFX) | 20 | Courtroom-based |
| P&A (Prints, Promotion) | 7 | Trailers + Music Viral |
| Total | 27-40 | Low-Medium Scale |
Production Facts
Producer: Anubhav Sinha (Benaras Mediaworks), Bhushan Kumar & Krishna Kumar
Director/Writer: Anubhav Sinha (Story), Gaurav Solanki (Script).
Shooting: Mumbai Studio + Location (133 minutes runtime). Cinematography: Ewan Mulligan.
Music: Mangesh Dhakre; No Choreography (Thriller Genre).
Release: 20 February 2026, 1000+ India screens + 300 Overseas.
Pre-release business: OTT (Zee5, ₹17 crore), Satellite (Zee, ₹8 crore), Music (T-Series, ₹3 crore), Theatrical (Hindi ₹19 crore).
Despite low budget (over ₹24 crore like a slap) collection ₹4.9 crore (in 5 days), flop track. Success on OTT is expected (17 April).
Total box office collection of Assi movie
After 5 days of its February release (till 24 February), Aasi (directed by Anubhav Sinha) has an India net collection of around ₹4.90-4.95 crore. Worldwide gross is ₹5-5.87 crore
Day-wise breakdown
| Day | India Net (₹ crore) |
| Day 1 (Friday) | 0.95-1.0 |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | 1.60-1.9 |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | 1.50-1.9 |
| Day 4 (Monday) | 0.60-0.65 |
| Day 5(Tuesday, Est.) | Update Pending |
| Total (5 days) | 4.75-4.95 |
Analysis
The film is low budget (estimated ₹10-15 crore), but is struggling due to clashes—the verdict is likely to be “flop/average”. A boost may come after the OTT release. Despite positive reviews, occupancy is low (10-15%).
Full Story of Assi Movie: Spoiler Free Summary
Salma (Raveena Tandon) is the protagonist of the film, a widow in Assi village in Bihar. Here, Naxalites prevail, and everyone trembles in fear of the police. Salma’s life is boring — childless, neglected, shunned by the villagers. Suddenly Kamlesh (Chunky Pandey), a stranger who surprises everyone at his first arrival to the village, enters her life. The narrative unfolds in revealing the horrors of Naxalism — the lives of the villagers destroyed by it, the light shown by love in this darkness.
There were real-life events in Bihar during the 1990s that were depicted on Assi Movie: the Naxal movement, police encounters, and the challenges facing rural women. This climax incorporates a twist that leaves the viewer pondering. Saying nothing in spoiler alert, I would like to say that this is not only a love story but a mirror of society.
(Spoiler Section: If you want to read, scroll. Salma and Kamlesh’s relationship is further strained by another party, the village’s Naxalite leader. At the end, we find out who Kamlesh really is — a shocking twist that sets the film apart.)
Cast and stars’ performance review
Raveena Tandon (Salma): This is her comeback Assi Movie It was difficult to do such a role after Mahesh Bhatt, but Raveena Pardi. 9/10 for her sad performance as a rural widow. Her dialogue delivery and dance sequences are great.
Chunky Pandey (Kamlesh): Shift from comedy king to serious role. Her action and emotional scenes are 8/10. Fits the villain role like Suresh Chandra Menon.
Supporting cast: Hina Anni, Ragini Khanna and local Bihari actors gave a realistic feel.
Director Ritam Srivastava is perfect in the location selection of Bihar. Cinematography (Rajesh Bishnath) captures the beauty and fear of the village. Music composer Ragesh Sharma—The songs are folk-based, like the track “Assi Assi” which went viral.
Positives:
- Real location shooting.
- Strong female lead.
- Twist ending.
Negatives:
- Pacing is slow at some places.
- Missed hype due to lack of promotion.
- Rating: 7.5/10. Perfect for Bollywood Gangajal or Neha fans.
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What is the story of the Assi movie?
A courtroom battle after a sexual assault case, where the vigilante “umbrella man” and the failure of the system are shown. Every 20 minutes, the rape stats flash on the red screen, raising questions about women’s safety and justice. A thriller with a shocking ending.
Who is the cast of the Assi movie?
Taapsee Pannu (Lawyer), Kani Kusruti, Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, Revati, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, Supriya Pathak, Naseeruddin Shah.
What is new in this film by Anubhav Sinha?
Social issues (rape, justice, patriarchy) like Mulk but in a triggering courtroom thriller format. The trailer shocks by showing the “80 rapes/day” stats.
What is Taapsee Pannu’s character?
Ravi—a fearless lawyer who fights against a corrupt system in a rape case. His performance in the intense courtroom scenes is a highlight.
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