| Dacoit: A Love Story | |
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| Theatrical release poster in Hindi version | |
| Directed by | Shaneil Deo |
| Screenplay by | Adivi Sesh |
| Story by | Adivi Sesh |
| Produced by | Supriya Yarlagadda Suniel Narang |
| Starring | Adivi Sesh Mrunal Thakur Anurag Kashyap Prakash Raj Sunil Atul Kulkarni Zayn Marie Khan Kamakshi Bhaskarla |
| Cinematography | Danush Bhaskar |
| Edited by | Kodati Pavan Kalyan |
| Music by | Bheems Ceciroleo |
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| Country | India |
| Languages | Telugu Hindi |
Dacoit: A Love Story is an upcoming Indian bilingual action thriller film shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi. The film is directed by Shaneil Deo in his directorial debut and stars Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur in the lead roles. [1] Produced by Supriya Yarlagadda and Suniel Narang under the banners of Annapurna Studios, S. S. Creations, and Suniel Narang Productions, the film releases worldwide on 19 March 2026. [2] [2]
The film follows a man who escapes from prison and seeks revenge against a woman whose betrayal led to his imprisonment. The narrative explores themes of love, crime, and retribution.
The film was developed as a bilingual project intended for pan-Indian audiences and shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi. [2]
During filming, production was temporarily halted after Adivi Sesh sustained an injury on set, resulting in a revision to the release schedule. [3]
The teaser for Dacoit: A Love Story was released in December 2025 in both Telugu and Hindi versions, introducing the film’s central characters and action-driven narrative. [2]
The film’s soundtrack and background score are composed by Bheems Ceciroleo. [4]
Dacoit: A Love Story is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 19 March 2026, thus clashing with Toxic , Dhurandhar Part 2: The Revenge, Peddi and The Paradise. The film was initially planned for a December 2025 release before being postponed due to production delays caused by the lead actor’s injury. [5]
The film is expected to release during the Eid holiday period, alongside other major Indian film releases. [6]