Adivi Sesh's 'Dacoit' Delays Release to April 2026, Avoids Box Office Clash

The film 'Dacoit', starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, has postponed its theatrical release from March 19 to April 10, 2026. This strategic move is designed to avoid a direct box office confrontation with two major upcoming films, Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' and Yash's 'Toxic'. The bilingual project was co-written by its lead actor Adivi Sesh and director Shaneil Deo, with director Anurag Kashyap also appearing in a key role. Sesh expressed deep emotional fulfillment upon completing the final shooting schedule, calling the film an intense and committed creative journey.

Key Points: Dacoit New Release Date: Avoids Toxic & Dhurandhar 2 Clash

  • Release moved to April 10, 2026
  • Avoids clash with 'Dhurandhar 2' & 'Toxic'
  • Shot in Hindi and Telugu
  • Features Anurag Kashyap
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'Dacoit' avoids head-to-head clash with 'Dhurandhar 2' and 'Toxic'; Adivi Sesh's film locks in new release date

Adivi Sesh's film 'Dacoit' shifts to April 10, 2026, to avoid clashes with Ranveer Singh and Yash's major releases. Details inside.

"Wrapping the final schedule of Dacoit feels both surreal and deeply emotional for me. - Adivi Sesh"

Mumbai, February 4

Actors Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur's 'Dacoit,' which was initially scheduled to release in theatres on March 19, now has a new release date.

With the new release date confirmed, 'Dacoit' is now set to hit cinemas on April 10, 2026.

The move comes to steer clear of a head-to-head clash with other major releases, including Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' and Yash's 'Toxic.'

'Dacoit' is led by Adivi Sesh, who has also co-written the film. Sesh has often supported films where the story takes centre stage, and Dacoit follows that pattern.

Shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu, the film's story and screenplay were jointly crafted by Adivi Sesh and Shaneil Deo. The film is directed by Shaneil Deo. In addition to the lead duo, the film also features director Anurag Kashyap in a prominent role, with Mrunal Thakur playing a key part.

Sesh recently wrapped up the final shooting schedule of the film.

Sharing his thoughts on completing the shoot, Sesh said that wrapping up the final schedule felt both surreal and emotional.

"Wrapping the final schedule of Dacoit feels both surreal and deeply emotional for me. This film has been an intense journey, physically, creatively, and mentally. From writing the first draft to now standing at the edge of completion, every phase has demanded complete honesty and commitment. We just wrapped up the last schedule, and there's a quiet sense of fulfillment that comes with knowing we've given this story everything we had," Sesh said in a statement.

He added, "'Dacoit' is not just another film for me; it's a story that has stayed with me through the nights of writing and days of shooting under challenging conditions. As we head toward an its release in March, I feel incredibly grateful to be sharing this moment with the entire team who believed in the vision from day one."

- ANI

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Priya S
Adivi Sesh always chooses interesting scripts. The fact that it's shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu is great for pan-India appeal. Anurag Kashyap in a prominent role is the cherry on top! Can't wait for April 2026, though it feels so far away 😅
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Rohit P
Respect for Sesh's dedication. His statement shows how much he's invested in this project. In an era of remakes and sequels, it's refreshing to see a film where the "story takes centre stage" as the article says. Hope it lives up to the hype!
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Sarah B
While I understand avoiding a box office clash, pushing to April 2026 is a very long delay from March 2025. That's over a year! Hope the momentum and audience interest isn't lost by then. The strategy seems cautious, maybe too cautious.
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Karthik V
Good to see Telugu and Hindi cinema collaborating more deeply. Sesh is a talented writer-actor. Mrunal Thakur is a great choice for the female lead. The combo of Shaneil Deo's direction and this cast has potential. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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Nisha Z
The title 'Dacoit' is intriguing. Hope it's a fresh take and not just a typical dacoit drama. With Sesh involved in writing, expectations are high. Also, a release in April means it will have a good window before the big summer holiday films.

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