'Dacoit: A Love Story' marks the directorial debut of Shaneil Deo, who co-wrote the film with Adivi Sesh. The project also introduces Anurag Kashyap to Telugu cinema. The film stars Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur in lead roles.
Released in theaters on April 10, the film received mixed reviews from critics. Despite this, it has garnered attention ahead of its OTT debut.
Plot and OTT Details
The story follows a man who is wrongly accused and imprisoned after being betrayed by his former partner. After gaining freedom, he sets out to find her with the aim of taking revenge. Their paths cross again amid a series of robberies, blending action with emotional conflict.
The action-romantic drama is now set for its digital release on Amazon Prime Video on May 8. The OTT platform shared the release update through a promotional video featuring an interaction between Adivi Sesh and Anurag Kashyap. The post was captioned, 'Tea is spilled #DacoitOnPrime, May 8 in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada.'
ETimes Verdict
An ETimes review states: '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. Dacoit: The Love Story aims to ride that high with a mix of intensity, emotion and swagger. But instead of coming together as a gripping entertainer, it ends up feeling uneven and overstuffed - a film with big intentions that ultimately turns into a misfire.'
Along with Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, the film features a strong supporting cast including Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj, Sunil, Atul Kulkarni, Zayn Marie Khan, and Kamakshi Bhaskarla.
