Dropping his earlier proposal of limited theatrical release for mid-budget movies, ‘Assi’ director Anubhav Sinha asserts high-concept films will find their rightful screens and audience
22 February,2026 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Anubhav Sinha believes the obsession with box office numbers has gone too far and hopes audiences don’t judge Assi by its earnings. He says he would avoid releasing figures if it were entirely up to him
20 February,2026 05:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Anubhav Sinha has expressed interest in making Ra.One 2, but says the sequel depends on Shah Rukh Khan’s availability. The filmmaker called it a long-term commitment requiring two to three years
17 February,2026 04:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Anubhav Sinha opens up about the challenge of capturing a female perspective as a male writer-director on Assi, a film centered on sexual violence. Reuniting with Pannu after Thappad (2020) was a deliberate choice. The director knew she’d front the film for the right reasons
17 February,2026 02:19 PM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuADVERTISEMENT
