Dacoit: A Love Story

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Dacoit: A Love Story
Hindi poster of Dacoit 2026.png
Theatrical release poster in Hindi version
Directed byShaneil Deo
Screenplay by Adivi Sesh
Story byAdivi Sesh
Produced bySupriya Yarlagadda
Suniel Narang
StarringAdivi Sesh
Mrunal Thakur
Anurag Kashyap
Prakash Raj
Sunil
Atul Kulkarni
Zayn Marie Khan
Kamakshi Bhaskarla
CinematographyDanush Bhaskar
Edited byKodati Pavan Kalyan
Music by Bheems Ceciroleo
Production
companies
Annapurna Studios
S. S. Creations
Suniel Narang Production
Release date
  • 19 March 2026 (2026-03-19)
CountryIndia
LanguagesTelugu
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]

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Plot

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.

Cast

Production

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]

Marketing

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]

Music

The film’s soundtrack and background score are composed by Bheems Ceciroleo. [4]

Release

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]

References

  1. "Dacoit teaser: Mrunal Thakur takes the wheel in Adivi Sesh film". India Today. 18 December 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur's Dacoit teaser unveiled". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  3. "Dacoit: A Love Story release date pushed after Adivi Sesh injury". Deadline Hollywood. October 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  4. "Dacoit (2026) – Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  5. "Dacoit: A Love Story release date pushed after Adivi Sesh injury". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  6. "What to expect from the massive box-office clash on Eid 2026". Firstpost. Retrieved 13 January 2026.