Taapsee Pannu’s courtroom drama Assi, directed by Anubhav Sinha, showed a positive jump in its box office performance on Saturday, February 21, 2026. While the film opened to a modest start, it witnessed a 60% growth on its second day, driven largely by positive word-of-mouth in urban multiplexes.
Box Office Breakdown (India Nett)
| Day | Collection (Nett) | Occupancy |
| Day 1 (Friday) | ₹1.00 Crore | 8.4% |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | ₹1.60 Crore | 13.2% |
| Total (2 Days) | ₹2.60 Crore | — |
Key Highlights
- The Clash: Assi is currently clashing with the romantic drama Do Deewane Seher Mein, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur. Interestingly, both films earned an identical ₹1.60 crore on Saturday, though Do Deewane Seher Mein leads slightly in total collections (₹2.85 crore) due to a better opening day.
- Performance vs. Past Hits: Despite the growth, Assi is trailing behind Taapsee’s 2024 release Khel Khel Mein, which had earned ₹2.05 crore on its second day. It is also facing competition from Yami Gautam’s Haq, which saw a massive 91% jump on its first Saturday.
- Occupancy Trends: The film saw a gradual increase in footfall as the day progressed. Morning shows started slow at 5.38%, but night shows peaked at 18.38%.
- Regional Dominance: Delhi NCR remains the strongest market for the film with over 441 screenings, followed by Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Critical Reception
The film has received 3.5 to 4-star reviews from most major critics. Reviewers have praised the “hard-hitting and disturbing” narrative that refuses to sensationalize the subject of sexual violence, instead focusing on the survivor’s trauma and the flaws in the legal system.
Note: With an estimated budget of ₹30–40 crore, the film needs a significant surge on Sunday and steady weekday performance to emerge as a commercial success.