&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "Taapsee Pannu breaks silence on long-standing feud with Kangana Ranaut, 'I never clashed'")
Taapsee Pannu is currently basking in the attention surrounding her recent film, Assi, which was released in theatres on February 20, 2026. The hard-hitting courtroom drama has opened to mixed reviews. While promoting the movie, Pannu recently addressed her long-standing feud with Kangana Ranaut, saying she is open to friendship.
Tapsee Pannu and Kangana Ranaut's long-standing feud
The feud between Pannu and Kangana Ranaut began in 2019, which stemmed from public criticisms by Kangana and her sister Rangoli Chandel, labelling the Tappad actress as a "sasti copy" (cheap imitation), "she-man," and "B-grade" actress amid the nepotism fight.
In a recent conversation with YouTuber Shubhankar Mishra, the actress was asked about the dispute between her and Ranaut. Dismissing the reports of a rift with the actress, Panny said that she never fought.
‘’A fight happens when two people clash. I never clashed. You tell me, have I ever said even a single line against her? Her sister called me a ‘cheap copy.’ She said that since I don’t earn as much money here, that makes me cheap. If she is such a brilliant actress, I have no problem being called her copy. You can take out any statement of mine. I haven’t said anything against her,” Pannu said.
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Tapsee Pannu's call on nepotism
Kangana and Taapsee both come from outside the film industry, and there have been several debates about nepotism. When asked if their long-standing feud gave an extra benefit to the star kids, Taapsee stated, "I don’t know about them, but someone or the other must have benefited in some way. As I said, from my side, there was never any fight. But I do feel that someone must have gained from it."
Also Read: ‘Not career strategy, but conviction’: Anubhav Sinha on why Taapsee Pannu makes Assi personal
About Assi
The legal and courtroom-focused drama is directed by Anubhav Sinha. It features Pannu as Advocate Raavi, alongside Manoj Pahwa and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub. The movie centres on Raavi, a fearless lawyer who fights for justice in a case of sexual assault, combating a corrupt system, patriarchy, and a society that often overlooks such crimes.
WION's review of Assi
WION's Nikita Toppo wrote in her review, "Assi brings out a harrowing and unsettling story that is gripping for sure. It is not an easy watch, and the performances of the actors are overall on point. However, while trying to address too many issues, including justice, trauma, parenting, and vigilantism, Anubhav Sinha’s film diverts from its original intention. But despite its flaws, Assi has the potential to keep the viewers stuck to their seats till the end."
