Action thriller Dacoit is currently running in theatres, starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur in lead roles. Despite a delayed release to avoid a clash with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2, Dacoit earned ₹22 crore net in its opening weekend but was beaten by Dhurandhar 2.
Adivi Sesh dismissed speculations that Dhurandhar 2 hurt Dacoit's box office performance, saying, 'Honestly, who can say? I mean, had Dhurandhar not been around, had there not been a two-month IPL this time, or had Kantara and Vikram not been released day as Major…'
Sesh expressed gratitude for the film's positive destiny and the support it received from the industry and audiences. Filmmaker Allu Aravind and Nani were vocal supporters of the film, even before its release.
Dacoit, directed by Shaneil Deo, opened to lukewarm reviews but grossed ₹40 crore worldwide in its opening weekend, adding around ₹10 crore in three days.
