Assi: OTT release date, platform, storyline, cast and more

HIGHLIGHTS

Assi will stream on ZEE5 in the month of April 2026, and you will need a subscription to watch.

The story is about a young woman in Varanasi who fights to save her area from being destroyed and discovers a family secret.

The film is directed by Anubhav Sinha and features a strong cast including Taapsee Pannu and Naseeruddin Shah.

The courtroom drama Assi is set to arrive online after a strong run in theatres. Produced by Anubhav Sinha, the film stars Taapsee Pannu as a committed lawyer who wants justice. She takes on a tough case after a serious incident is ignored by those in power. She works hard and faces many pressures and dangers. However, she never gives up, and the movie shows her bravery and her search for truth. It also points out problems like corruption and people not caring enough. Follow along with the article to learn more about the OTT release date, platform, storyline, cast and more about Assi.

Assi: OTT release date and platform

Viewers can enjoy this gripping courtroom drama from the comfort of their homes starting April 17, 2026. To watch it, an active Zee5 subscription will be required.

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Assi: Storyline

In the heart of Varanasi, a spirited young woman named Amrita runs a small bookstore near Assi Ghat. Her calm and happy life is disturbed when a rich builder plans to destroy her old neighbourhood to build a luxury resort. Using her clever thinking and old land papers, she brings the local people together to stand against him. During this struggle, she finds a hidden secret about her family connected to the river’s past. As the situation becomes more tense, Amrita has to decide whether to stay quiet or fight for her home and heritage. This emotional story shows how tradition stands strong against the growing greed of modern times.

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Assi: Cast and crew

The film is penned by Anubhav Sinha and Gaurav Solanki, with Anubhav Sinha also taking on the role of director. It features the following stars:

  • Mohd Zeeshan Aiyub
  • Hitesh Dahiya
  • Jatin Goswami
  • Ananya Goyal
  • Vipul Gupta
  • Advik Jaiswal
  • Abhishek Kumar
  • Kari Kumari
  • Kunal Mishra
  • Manoj Pathre
  • Seema Pathwa
  • Tapasee Pannu
  • Supriya Pathak
  • Franco Paul
  • Abhishek Rana
  • Ravish
  • Sudhanshu Sakar
  • Rajendra Sethi
  • Sahil Sethi
  • Sahil Sethi
  • Naseeruddin Shah
  • Satish Sharma
  • Singh Tej
Bhaskar Sharma

Bhaskar is a senior copy editor at Digit India, where he simplifies complex tech topics across iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and emerging consumer tech. His work has appeared in iGeeksBlog, GuidingTech, and other publications, and he previously served as an assistant editor at TechBloat and TechReloaded. A B.Tech graduate and full-time tech writer, he is known for clear, practical guides and explainers.

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