Patna erupted in cheers on Monday evening as the premiere of Anubhav Sinha’s hard-hitting film ‘Aussie’ drew a massive crowd at a local theater, turning it into a houseful spectacle. Starring Taapsee Pannu, Kani Kusruti, Revathi, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, and Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, the movie tackles a pressing social issue with unflinching honesty.
The event saw the presence of education icon Anand Kumar, founder of Super 30, alongside other dignitaries from various fields. The overwhelming enthusiasm from the audience underscored Patna’s deep appetite for meaningful cinema that sparks conversation and reflection.
Taapsee Pannu, visibly moved, thanked the packed house, emphasizing that films like this thrive only when viewers show up and support them. ‘Tell your friends if you like the story and the message,’ she urged, highlighting Bihar’s audiences as particularly receptive to serious, sensitive topics.
Directed by Anubhav Sinha and scripted with Gaurav Solanki, ‘Aussie’ follows a tenacious lawyer battling a brutal rape case in court. Her powerful argument? India registers 80 rape cases every single day—a stark statistic that inspired the film’s provocative title.
As the credits rolled, the theater reverberated with thunderous applause. Exiting viewers couldn’t stop raving, with many declaring in local dialect, ‘The film is pure gold!’ Praise poured in for the gripping narrative, stellar performances, and the film’s unflinching dive into a national crisis.
This wasn’t just a screening; it was a catalyst for dialogue on one of society’s darkest wounds. The cast promised their all-out effort, now passing the baton to audiences to amplify its impact nationwide.