The makers of Dacoit have officially announced a new theatrical release date of April 10, 2026, shifting the film from its originally scheduled March 19 date. The decision comes as the heist thriller aims to avoid clashes with major releases Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. Additionally, the first song from the film, titled Rubaroo, has been unveiled, offering audiences an emotional glimpse into the love story before the narrative turns darker.
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New Release Date Announcement
The makers of Dacoit have officially announced the new theatrical release date: 10 April 2026. The heist thriller was originally scheduled for March 19, 2026, coinciding with Eid and Gudi Padwa holidays, but the makers decided to release the film in April to avoid clashes with Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar and Yash’s Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups.
The makers released a statement expressing their philosophy: “We have respect for both Dhurandhar and Toxic and their creative teams, and strongly believe that every theatrical release deserves its own uninterrupted space with audiences.”
First Song – Rubaroo Released
| Song Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Song Title | Rubaroo |
| Release Date | February 27, 2026 |
| Duration | 3 minutes 8 seconds |
| Singers | Faheem Abdullah & Chinmayi Sripada |
| Lyrics | Ritesh Rajwada |
| Music Composer | Bheems Ceciroleo |
| Platform | Sony Music India YouTube Channel |
| Theme | First love, emotional prologue |
The song is touted as a soul-stirring ode to love, giving audiences a glimpse into a world before he became a dacoit. Released on February 27, 2026 via Sony Music India’s official YouTube channel, the track doubles up as an emotional prologue with visuals suggesting a love that once felt safe, before the narrative turns darker.
Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur’s Chemistry
In the song’s video, Sesh and Thakur play their moments with disarming simplicity, trading grand declarations for glances, warmth and a sense of familiarity. The bilingual action drama positions Rubaroo as a look at the characters’ softer past, a time “before he became a dacoit,” tying directly into the film’s central idea of love curdling into something far more dangerous.
The pairing of Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur marks their first on-screen collaboration, and early reactions to Rubaroo have generated significant excitement about their chemistry.
Film Details and Cast
Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha marks Shaneil Deo’s directorial debut and is produced by Supriya Yarlagadda, co-produced by Suniel Narang, and presented by Annapurna Studios. The film stars Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur with Anurag Kashyap playing a pivotal role.
Shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu, the story and screenplay are by Adivi Sesh and Shaneil Deo, with the project also featuring Prakash Raj, Sunil, Atul Kulkarni, Zayn Marie Khan, and Kamakshi Bhaskarla.
Anurag Kashyap’s Role
Anurag Kashyap plays a police officer who is an Ayyappa devotee in the film, with Kashyap stating: “Playing a police officer who is an Ayyappa devotee is both fun and challenging. The conundrum of duty versus dharma and going about his job with a dry sense of humor is fantastic.”
Strategic Pan-India Release
The film is confirmed for a pan-India theatrical release on April 10, 2026. With its simultaneous shooting in Hindi and Telugu, along with the ambitious scale and high-voltage musical addition, the makers are positioning Dacoit as a major pan-India theatrical event.
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FAQs
When will Dacoit release in theatres?
Dacoit is scheduled for a pan-India theatrical release on April 10, 2026. The release date was shifted from the originally planned March 19, 2026.
When was the first song Rubaroo released?
Rubaroo was released on February 27, 2026, via Sony Music India’s YouTube channel as the film’s first musical offering.
Why was the release date postponed?
The makers postponed the release to avoid clashes with Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 and Yash’s Toxic, believing every theatrical release deserves its own space with audiences.
In how many languages is Dacoit being shot?
Dacoit is being shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu, making it a bilingual film with pan-India appeal.
Who is the director of Dacoit?
Dacoit marks Shaneil Deo’s directorial debut. The story and screenplay were jointly crafted by Adivi Sesh and Shaneil Deo.
