‘Dacoit’ Day 1 Box Office: Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur Debut at ₹6 Crore
The romantic action thriller opened in theatres on April 10. Early trade reports show a modest start at the box office.
Box office snapshot
According to Sacnilk figures cited by Filmogaz.com, Dacoit collected ₹6.50 crore on day one. The number reflects a slow opening amid mixed reviews.
| Film | Day 1 Collection (₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Dacoit | 6.50 |
| Anaganaga Oka Raju | 5.50 |
| HIT The Second Case | 6.40 |
| Ikkis | 7.00 |
| Dhurandhar 2 | 5.23 |
The headline ‘Dacoit’ Day 1 Box Office: Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur Debut at ₹6 Crore appeared across trade columns. The film must hold steady to build a stronger opening weekend.
Cast and crew
Shaneil Deo made his directorial debut with this title. The lead pair are Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur.
- Adivi Sesh plays an inspector.
- Mrunal Thakur stars opposite him.
- Anurag Kashyap and Prakash Raj appear in pivotal roles.
Plot in brief
The story follows two former lovers. They reunite under pressure to carry out a string of robberies.
The heists upend their lives and test their past relationship.
Release and competition
The film was pushed from its original March 19 date. Makers moved it to avoid clashing with other big releases.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge remained in theatres and continued to compete at the box office. That film was still running in its fourth week.
Critical response
Reviews were mixed on opening day. Critics praised the leads’ commitment but flagged execution issues.
Several reviewers said the premise had potential. They noted the second half found some emotional grounding.
Common critiques
- Execution felt uneven to many viewers.
- Some scenes were called exaggerated and implausible.
- Supporting roles, including one played by Anurag Kashyap, were viewed as underused.
Dacoit now faces a crucial weekend. Box office momentum in the next days will determine its trajectory.
