Taapsee Pannu's 'Assi' Flops: 40 Crore Bet Fails to Recover Costs

• Taapsee Pannu's film 'Assi' failed to perform at the box office despite a 40 crore investment.
• The movie, released on February 20, couldn't even recover its production costs, earning only 13 crore in India and 14.78 crore globally.
• Despite critical support, 'Assi' lacked audience interest, leading to canceled shows and single-digit earnings in its first week.
• Experts attribute the film's failure to a weak script and a complex subject that didn't resonate with the general public.
• The flop of 'Assi' is a significant setback for Taapsee Pannu as a solo lead, raising concerns for filmmakers.