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Sock JohnsonKani Kusruti: The Fierce Star of Taapsee's Assi!
Listen up, fans! Taapsee Pannu and Anubhav Sinha are teaming up for their electrifying third film, Assi! The trailer just blasted onto screens, showcasing the fierce Kani Kusruti as a rape survivor. Hailing from Thiruvananthapuram, this powerhouse has been dominating Malayalam cinema for two decades. Mark your calendars for February 20, 2026, because she’s ready to rock Bollywood!
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Quick rundown
1.Taapsee Pannu drives a brutal but necessary courtroom drama in Assi.
2.Kani Kusruti shines as a rape survivor in the trailer, grabbing attention.
3.This marks the Anubhav Sinha–Taapsee reunion after Mulk and Thappad.
4.Assi releases on February 20, 2026.
5.Kerala-born Kani Kusruti expands her Hindi cinema footprint with this project.
