Dacoit: A Love Story Box Office — Adivi Sesh’s Biggest Flop Ends at Just ₹41 Crore

The much-anticipated Telugu romantic action drama Dacoit: A Love Story, starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, has officially wrapped its theatrical run — and the numbers are nothing short of a disaster. Directed by Shaneil Deo, the film grossed a mere ₹41.25 crore gross in India, making it one of Adivi Sesh’s biggest box office disappointments.

For context, you can read about how Indian box office collections are analyzed across different language markets on TechnoSports.

Dacoit: A Love Story — Region-Wise Box Office Breakdown

What Went Wrong?

Honestly? The word-of-mouth just wasn’t there. The film met with a lukewarm audience response right from its opening weekend, and without strong buzz, footfalls dried up fast. The Telugu-speaking belt — usually a strong home ground for Adivi Sesh — contributed about ₹28 crore, while North India added ₹8.50 crore. Neither market could rescue what was already a sinking ship.

The box office verdict is clear — Dacoit failed to connect at a commercial level despite a bankable cast that also included Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj, and Sunil.

The film is now set to debut on a digital streaming platform, where it may get a second chance with audiences who prefer watching from their couch. Whether the OTT crowd gives it the love that cinema-goers didn’t — only time will tell.

You can also check out our coverage on recent South Indian box office trends for a bigger picture of how Telugu films are performing in 2026.

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