The trailer of Taapsee Pannu’s much-anticipated investigative thriller Assi is finally out. The internet is clearly loving this version of her. Taapsee reunites with Thappad director Anubhav Sinha. She steps back into a space many feel was always hers. The film is set to release on February 20.
Within minutes of the trailer drop, social media erupted with praise for Taapsee’s intensity and screen command.
One user summed up the mood perfectly, writing, “OG energy is back 🫶”, while another declared, “OG protagonist is here 🔥.”
Fans seemed especially thrilled to see Taapsee return to a strong, performance-driven role. “Yeh wali Taapsee hi chahiye thiiii,” commented one netizen, while another added, “Itna wait worth it tha.💸”
Many viewers feel she truly owns this genre. As one user put it, “Yeh space usi ke liye bana tha, Taapsee maam killing it,” while another echoed the excitement saying, “SUPERRR excited to watch her own this space again!!🫶🏻”
The anticipation only kept building. “😎So ready for this version of Taapsee againnn,” wrote a fan, and another confidently said, “This is going straight to my watchlist, can’t wait maam.”
From calling her “one of the most exciting performers in the industry ❤️❤️❤️” to “This is the Taapsee I luvvv watchin” and “Exciting performer + strong rolee,” netizens seem convinced that Assi marks a powerful return to form.
With buzz this strong and expectations sky-high, February 20 can’t come soon enough. 👀🔥
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