If you’ve been following the Dacoit release date saga, you know this film has been on quite a journey. Originally announced for Ugadi (March 19), then bumped due to box office traffic, Adivi Sesh has now officially confirmed that Dacoit: A Love Story hits theatres worldwide on April 10, 2026. The actor announced it himself with a simple, punchy post — “Goldfish on April 10. In Theaters Worldwide.” — and that was all fans needed.
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Dacoit: A Love Story — Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Film Title | Dacoit: A Love Story |
| Release Date | April 10, 2026 |
| Genre | Romantic Action Drama |
| Language | Telugu (worldwide release) |
| Director | Shaneil Deo |
| Screenplay | Adivi Sesh |
| Lead Cast | Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur |
| Supporting Cast | Anurag Kashyap, Sunil, Prakash Raj, Atul Kulkarni |
| Original Release Date | March 19, 2026 (postponed) |
Love, Betrayal, and Revenge — What’s the Story?
Dacoit isn’t your typical masala action film. At its heart, it’s a revenge love story — an angry convict who can’t let go of the woman who betrayed him. What went wrong between them? Why did she do it? The film builds its entire emotional spine around those two questions.
Adivi Sesh wrote the screenplay himself, which makes this project deeply personal. Director Shaneil Deo, better known as a cinematographer, makes his directorial debut here — bringing a visually distinctive lens to the material. And having Anurag Kashyap on screen as a police officer? That’s casting gold.
One notable behind-the-scenes twist: Shruti Haasan was originally cast opposite Sesh, but exited due to creative differences. Mrunal Thakur stepped in, and from the teasers, the pairing looks genuinely electric.
The postponement from March 19 was largely a strategic move — Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge and Toxic were crowding the same weekend. With April 10 now clear, Dacoit gets breathing room at the Telugu cinema box office.
What’s Next for Adivi Sesh?
After Dacoit, Sesh has G2 lined up — the highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 spy hit Goodachari, featuring a massive ensemble including Emraan Hashmi, Suniel Shetty, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Prakash Raj. The actor is clearly on a roll.
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FAQs
Q: Why was Dacoit postponed from March 19 to April 10, 2026?
The film was moved to avoid a box office clash with Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge and Toxic, giving it a clear release window on April 10.
Q: Who replaced Shruti Haasan in Dacoit and why?
Mrunal Thakur replaced Shruti Haasan after the latter exited due to reported creative differences with the production team.
