Anubhav Sinha and Bhushan Kumar's next release 'THAPPAD' is inching close to its release and the movie is receiving a thunderous response from media and audiences who have seen it across cities.

Various directors from the industry including Hansal Mehta, Sudhir Mishra, and Vishal Bhardwaj hosted special screenings of the Taapsee Pannu starrer in Delhi, Jaipur, and Bhopal. The movie received huge appreciation and standing ovations across these cities with many calling it 'The Most Important Film of this Year'

Kab tak sehte rahenge cheezein, bas itni si baat keh kar? Watch #Thappad in theatres this Friday, stand up for change! pic.twitter.com/E5PWXJXGeH

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) February 24, 2020

Talking about the response, Bhushan Kumar shares, `Anubhav and myself are really humbled by the response the movie of getting. Anubhav has dealt with such a critical subject phenomenally. We are excited for audiences to watch the film this Friday.`

Director Anubhav Sinha adds, `Taapsee's performance in the movie is brilliant, we are proud of what we have achieved as a team, really excited for the audience to see the movie this week.`

Thappad starring Taapsee Pannu in the lead is directed by Anubhav Sushila Sinha and produced by T-Series' Bhushan Sudesh Kumar and Anubhav Sushila Sinha; will release on 28th February.