Taapsee Pannu-starrer 'Assi' earns Rs 2.60 crore at box office

New Delhi, Feb 22 (PTI) "Assi", led by Taapsee Pannu, has earned Rs 2.60 crore nett at the domestic box office in two days of its release.

Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the film released on Friday and also features Kani Kusruti in the role of a rape survivor, whereas Pannu essays the role of her lawyer. The film revolves around a Delhi woman's quest for justice following a violent sexual assault, and focuses on the obstacles faced during the police and court proceedings.

According to the trade tracking website Sacnilk, the film has earned Rs 1 crore nett at the domestic box office on its first day and went on to collect Rs 1.60 crore nett on Saturday.

The film also marks the third collaboration for Pannu and Sinha after their work in 2018's "Mulk" and "Thappad", which released in 2020.

Alongside Pannu and Kusruti, it boasts an ensemble cast including Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Kumud Mishra, Revathi, Manoj Pahwa, Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak, and Seema Pahwa. It is produced by T-Series and Sinha. PTI ATR ATR ATR