The courtroom drama Assi, directed by Anubhav Sinha, is nearing the end of its theatrical run.
Starring Taapsee Pannu in the lead role, the film collected ₹70 lakh in its third weekend, including ₹25 lakh on Sunday, taking its total box office collection to ₹9.65 crore nett in India after 17 days.
Third Weekend Performance
Despite a slight jump during the weekend, the film’s overall performance has remained modest. With the arrival of new big releases in theatres, Assi is now expected to wrap up its theatrical run soon.
Trade estimates suggest the film will likely close its box office journey between ₹10 crore and ₹11 crore nett in India.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection
| Day | Nett Collection |
|---|---|
| Friday | ₹1.00 crore |
| Saturday | ₹1.60 crore |
| Sunday | ₹1.50 crore |
| Monday | ₹0.65 crore |
| Tuesday | ₹0.75 crore |
| Wednesday | ₹0.50 crore |
| Thursday | ₹0.50 crore |
| Week 1 Total | ₹6.50 crore |
| 2nd Friday | ₹0.40 crore |
| 2nd Saturday | ₹0.60 crore |
| 2nd Sunday | ₹0.50 crore |
| 2nd Monday | ₹0.20 crore |
| 2nd Tuesday | ₹0.35 crore |
| 2nd Wednesday | ₹0.25 crore |
| 2nd Thursday | ₹0.15 crore |
| Week 2 Total | ₹2.45 crore |
| 3rd Friday | ₹0.15 crore |
| 3rd Saturday | ₹0.30 crore |
| 3rd Sunday | ₹0.25 crore (est.) |
| Total | ₹9.65 crore |
Box Office Verdict
Backed by T-Series and Benaras Mediaworks, the film has struggled to attract large audiences in theatres.
With a projected lifetime collection of ₹10–11 crore, the courtroom drama is expected to end its theatrical run as a box office flop.
Why Mid-Budget Films Are Struggling
Trade analysts note that mid-sized and content-driven films have faced increasing challenges in theatres after the pandemic. Many audiences now prefer to wait for the digital release instead of watching such films in cinemas.
Industry insiders believe producers may need to extend the OTT window to around six months to encourage audiences to return to theatres for smaller films.
Story Overview
Assi follows a gripping courtroom narrative revolving around legal battles, social justice, and personal struggles. The story highlights the fight for truth and justice within India’s legal system, anchored by a strong performance from Taapsee Pannu.
