Kani Kusruti Shines in Anubhav Sinha's Intense Courtroom Drama 'ASSI'

• Anubhav Sinha's 'Assi' is an intense courtroom drama tackling the grave theme of rape, starring Taapsee Pannu and Kani Kusruti.
• Kani Kusruti delivers a standout performance, carrying the film with her nuanced portrayal of a rape victim.
• Taapsee Pannu returns to the courtroom genre, but her performance is noted as less impactful compared to her previous collaborations with Sinha.
• The film highlights the brutal reality of daily rapes in India, with a statistical analysis presented early in the narrative.
• Despite its urgent theme, the film is criticized for rushing through emotional turmoil and not fully immersing the audience in the characters' experiences.