Assi box office day 1 numbers are in, and the opening isn’t encouraging. Taapsee Pannu’s latest courtroom drama Assi, directed by Anubhav Sinha, has begun its theatrical run on a modest note, collecting ₹0.95 crore net in India on Friday, according to early estimates reported by Sacnilk.
The film could not cross the ₹1 crore mark on its opening day, placing it below recent courtroom drama benchmarks.
Assi Box Office Day 1 vs Haq
Trade comparisons show that Assi opened lower than Haq, starring Yami Gautam, which had collected ₹1.75 crore on day one in November 2025. Haq went on to earn ₹19.86 crore in its lifetime domestic run.
In contrast, Assi box office day 1 stands at ₹0.95 crore, indicating a slower start despite its socially relevant theme and established director-actor collaboration.
Slow Occupancy Marks Assi Box Office Day 1
The occupancy data reflects the subdued performance.
- Morning shows: 3.88%
- Afternoon shows: 7.24%
- Evening shows: 6.92%
While most circuits reported muted response, Chennai recorded relatively stronger footfalls, with nearly 20% occupancy.
The weekend trajectory will be crucial in determining whether Assi can gain momentum through word-of-mouth.
Mixed Reviews and Weekend Test
The film has received mixed critical and audience reactions. With a sensitive and issue-based narrative, courtroom dramas often rely on sustained discussion rather than front-loaded openings.
For Assi box office day 1, the modest numbers suggest that growth over Saturday and Sunday will be critical to improving its overall theatrical performance.
The Story Behind Assi
Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar and Anubhav Sinha under Benaras Mediaworks and T-Series Films, the movie also stars Kani Kusruti, Revathi and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in pivotal roles.
This marks the third collaboration between Taapsee Pannu and Anubhav Sinha after Thappad and Mulk.
The title Assi (meaning “80”) refers to the reported average number of rape cases filed daily in India. Speaking to PTI, Anubhav Sinha explained that the figure shocked him during research. He noted that approximately one such crime is reported every 18 to 20 minutes, while many more remain unreported.
He described the film as emerging from an internal conflict, questioning institutional accountability and personal responsibility. According to Sinha, the screenplay was written during a period of “antardwand” — an intense inner struggle about societal apathy toward such crimes.
Jay-Ho Highlights
With Assi box office day 1 closing at ₹0.95 crore, the courtroom drama now faces a crucial weekend test. Backed by a socially relevant theme and a proven director-actor partnership, the film’s theatrical trajectory will depend on whether audience discussions translate into stronger footfalls in the coming days.
