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Adivi Sesh on Balancing Actor and Writer Roles in Upcoming 'Dacoit'

Adivi Sesh has detailed his unique creative process for managing his dual roles as an actor and writer on a project. He uses a personal filter, only writing films if he believes he can reasonably play the lead role himself. While writing, he consciously avoids visualizing specific actors to focus purely on ideas and emotions. His upcoming film 'Dacoit', a bilingual heist romance co-starring Mrunal Thakur, is scheduled for release in April 2026.

Key Points: Adivi Sesh on Syncing His Actor and Writer Personas for 'Dacoit'

  • Creative process for actor-writers
  • Filter for ambitious projects
  • Separating writing from performance
  • Bilingual Telugu-Hindi film
  • Heist romance narrative
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Adivi Sesh reveals how he keeps the actor and writer in him in sync

Actor-writer Adivi Sesh reveals his unique process for separating his creative roles while discussing his ambitious new film 'Dacoit' with Mrunal Thakur.

"If I know in my heart, I can play the role, the rest of it is just me focusing as a writer. - Adivi Sesh"

Mumbai, March 22

Actor-director-writer Adivi Sesh, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Dacoit', has shared his process of approaching his parts when he works as both actor and a writer in a project.

The actor spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film. When asked if the actor in him is guiding the writer forward or the writer in him is guiding the actor forward, he told IANS, "Neither, actually. I mean, you know, it's interesting. My only filter for this is, if I get an idea for a movie, and I know it's going to be an ambitious one. If it doesn't sound reasonable for me to do it as an actor, I don't even attempt to write the film".

He further mentioned, "And so that filter is what helps me because once I know that it is possible for me to play it as an actor, I do that thinking about it for a couple of days before I start writing. And if I'm able, if I know in my heart, I can play the role, the rest of it is just me focusing as a writer, because in my head, when I'm imagining a scene, I'm not imagining myself or any other actor for that matter".

"It's just sort of all the actors' faces are kind of grey, like I don't see, I can't see their faces when I'm writing. And so that enables you to only focus on ideas and emotions. And then once I'm on set, I'm not thinking about the writing at all", he added.

Talking about 'Dacoit: A Love Story', the film also stars Mrunal Thakur and Anurag Kashyap in lead roles. It is directed by Shaneil Deo. The film is a bilingual project, shot in Telugu and Hindi. It follows a narrative involving former lovers who reunite and engage in a series of robberies.

Produced by Supriya Yarlagadda, 'Dacoit' is set to arrive in cinemas on April 10, 2026.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Adivi Sesh is one of the most underrated talents in Telugu cinema. His process sounds very disciplined. 'Major' was fantastic, so expectations are high for this bilingual project with Mrunal Thakur.
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Aman W
Respectfully, while his process is unique, I sometimes feel his writing overshadows his acting. In 'Goodachari', the plot was king. Hope in 'Dacoit' he lets the actor in him breathe more. Still, a fan of his work!
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Sarah B
The concept sounds intriguing – former lovers turning into robbers. A Telugu-Hindi bilingual is a smart move for wider reach. Hope the story lives up to this interesting behind-the-scenes philosophy.
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Karthik V
"If it doesn't sound reasonable for me to do it as an actor, I don't even attempt to write the film" – This is such a practical and grounded approach. No wonder his films feel so cohesive. All the best for the release!
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Nisha Z
Anurag Kashyap in a Telugu film? That's the real surprise package here! Sesh always brings something fresh to the table. April 2026 is a long wait though... 😅

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