'Dacoit: A Love Story' is an action romantic drama directed by debutant Shaneil Deo, who also co-wrote the script with Adivi Sesh. The film was simultaneously shot in Telugu and Hindi, aiming for a wider theatrical reach.
The film stars Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur in the lead roles. It also features Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj, Sunil, Zayn Marie Khan, and Atul Kulkarni in key supporting parts. The movie released in theatres on April 10, 2026, and opened to a mixed response from critics.
Day 18 Box Office Update for 'Dacoit'
The film's box office run has slowed down in its third week. As per Sacnilk, the Telugu version collected Rs 20 lakhs on Day 18. In the past week, the film has shown fluctuating but mostly declining numbers. It earned Rs 48 lakhs on Day 11 and saw a slight increase to Rs 50 lakhs on both Day 12 and Day 13. However, the collections dipped again to Rs 47 lakhs on Day 14.
The fall became sharper from Day 15, when the film collected Rs 25 lakhs. It saw a minor recovery with Rs 37 lakhs on Day 16 and Rs 44 lakhs on Day 17.
Total Collections So Far for Mrunal Thakur Film
The Telugu version has earned Rs 28.81 crore net so far. The film's overall India net collection stands at Rs 35.48 crore, while the domestic gross has reached Rs 41.18 crore. Globally, the film has collected Rs 54.76 crore. The overseas contribution stands at Rs 13.58 crore. Meanwhile, the Hindi version has added Rs 6.67 crore to the total.
Plot and Critical Response
The film follows the story of a convicted murderer who escapes from prison. He is driven by a single goal, which is to seek revenge on his former lover. As the story unfolds, unexpected developments change his path and blur the line between justice and morality.
ETimes review for the film reads, 'The film packs in several twists, and a few of them, including the climax, are genuinely shocking. On paper, these moments have real impact, but they needed far tighter writing to truly land. There's a clear attempt to tap into the current wave of stylised, massy, alpha-male driven action cinema that's dominating the space. Dacoit: The Love Story aims to ride that high with a mix of intensity, emotion and swagger.'
Disclaimer: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie's box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
