Assi Audience Review: From Goosebumps To Silence; Netizens Call Taapsee Pannu The ‘OG Protagonist’

As Assi released in theatres today, social media was flooded with glowing reactions for Taapsee Pannu, with fans hailing her as the “OG protagonist” and celebrating her commanding presence in the film. Audiences were quick to declare that she once again proves why protagonist-led cinema is her space, setting the tone for overwhelmingly positive word of mouth from day one.

“Just stepped out of #Assi and I’m honestly shaken. What a powerful story! And #TaapseePannu has carried it like the OG protagonist she iss🙌🏻🙌🏻” wrote one fan, while another shared, “Came out of the theatre and needed a minute to breathe. #Assi hits hard and #Taapsee just proves again why protagonist-led cinema is her playground! 🙌🏻🔥” Echoing similar emotions, a viewer posted, “Still processing what I watched. This story was needed. And #TaapseePannu is not just acting, she becomes the story. So intense, so raw! #Assi”

The impact inside cinema halls also became a talking point online. “Goosebumps..tears… silence…that’s how the theatre felt while watching Assi. #Taapsee owns this space like nobody else🔥🔥” read one reaction. Another wrote, “#Taapsee doesn’t just play strong characters, she makes you feel every ounce of their pain and power. #Assi is heavy but so worth it🙌🏻🙌🏻” while a fan added, “Just walked out and wow… this is exactly why she’s called the OG protagonist. #TaapseePannu in #Assi is fierce, fearless and phenomenal🔥🔥”

The second half and her emotional depth received special praise. “The second half??? Absolute masterclass by #Taapsee. The emotional depth she brings is insane! #Assi” posted one user. Another shared, “Some performances entertain you and some stay with you. #Taapsee in #Assi will stay with me for a long time.” Calling her the backbone of the film, a comment read, “The theatre was pindrop silent during so many scenes. That’s the impact #Assi is powerful and #Taapsee is the backbone of it🔥”

Fans continued to celebrate her craft, writing, “She really said ‘let me remind you what I do best.’ #TaapseePannu delivering one of her strongest performances in #Assi” and “Emotionally drained but in the best way possible. #Assi is such a hard-hitting film and #Taapsee is extraordinary in it🙌🏻” Another added, “This role demanded strength, vulnerability and fire and #Taapsee delivered all of it.🔥🔥” while one viewer emphasised, “What a strong monologue #Taapsee has delivered in Assi!! It stayed with me.”

Appreciation for her range and control was evident across timelines. “The confidence, the restraint, the breakdown scenes, she nailed every scene like she always does. #ASSI” wrote one fan. Another declared, “If protagonist energy had a face, it would be #TaapseePannu in #Assi. Period.” Summing up the sentiment, a moviegoer shared, “Just watched Assi and what a story man! And what a performance! #Taapsee just reminds everyone why she’s one of the most exciting performers in the industry.”

Several others echoed the same enthusiasm: “This is the Taapsee we love watching! strong, layered, nd commanding. Her performance hits nd how!” and “The emotional graph she maintained throughout the film is not easy at all #TaapseePannu🙌🏻🔥” One final reaction perhaps captured the mood best: “Came for the film but left thinking about Taapsee performance! #Assi belongs to her 🔥”

With such unanimous praise pouring in, it’s clear that Assi has struck a chord – and at the heart of it stands Taapsee Pannu, owning the screen and reaffirming her status as the industry’s OG protagonist.