Dacoit Earns 2.37 Crore Net in India on Opening Day

Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur's action thriller "Dacoit" opened in theaters across India and overseas on April 10, 2026, drawing mixed audience reactions and a solid box office performance on its first day, with net collections in India reaching 2.37 crore rupees by evening.

The bilingual film, released in Hindi and Telugu, centers on Hari, a man wrongfully imprisoned for 13 years after his lover Saraswati betrays him on false charges of assault and murder. Upon release, Hari plots revenge, weaving a tale of love, betrayal, and a high-stakes heist amid the chaos of the COVID-19 lockdown. Directed by debutant Shaneil Deo, the screenplay was co-written by Sesh and Deo. The cast features Anurag Kashyap as a determined cop, Prakash Raj in a key supporting role, along with Sunil, Atul Kulkarni, Zayn Marie Khan, and Kamakshi Bhaskarla.

Box office figures indicate a promising start, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where it led advance bookings. Sacnilk reported 2,521 shows screened in India until 6 p.m., contributing to the day's net earnings. Worldwide gross collections for the opening day ranged from 10 to 12 crore rupees, including strong overseas performance with U.S....