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6 days ago

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Dacoit Release Date: Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur Starrer to Premiere on April 10; Strategic Shift Confirmed

The highly anticipated Pan-India action entertainer Dacoit, starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, has officially locked in a new release date. According to an exclusive report by Bollywood Hungama, the makers have decided to release the film on April 10, moving it from its previously planned slot of March 19. This strategic realignment comes as the production team seeks to avoid a crowded theatrical window and ensure the film receives maximum visibility across both South Indian and Hindi markets. The decision to shift the release to April 10 is aimed at capturing the long weekend advantage, providing a stronger platform for the film's box office performance. With several big-ticket films slated for release in late March and early April, the team behind Dacoit—led by Annapurna Studios has opted for a window that allows the film a clearer run at the ticket windows. Dacoit is described as an intense, gritty action-drama and a soul-stirring love story. The film marks the directorial debut of Shaneil Deo, who has previously worked as a cinematographer on Adivi Sesh's acclaimed projects like Kshanam and Goodachari. The film is being shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu, underscoring its Pan-India appeal. Adivi Sesh, known for his impeccable track record in the thriller and drama genres, is coming off a string of back-to-back successes. His previous theatrical outings, including the biographical action drama Major (2022) and the investigative thriller HIT: The Second Case (2022), were both critical and commercial hits. Beyond Dacoit, Sesh is currently working on the high-budget sequel G2 (Goodachari 2), which is expected to further solidify his standing in the action genre. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   Mrunal Thakur has also established herself as a formidable name in the South Indian film industry following her blockbuster debut in Sita Ramam (2022) and the successful emotional drama Hi Nanna (2023). Her ability to draw audiences in both the North and South makes her a key asset for Dacoit. Apart from this film, Mrunal has a packed 2026 schedule featuring a slate of high-profile Hindi projects. Her upcoming lineup includes the Sanjay Leela Bhansali production Do Deewane Seher Mein (Feb 20, 2026) alongside Siddhant Chaturvedi, and David Dhawan’s romantic comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (June 5, 2026) featuring Varun Dhawan. Additionally, she will be seen in the thriller Pooja Meri Jaan and a special musical project titled Bheegi Bheegi, which reunites her with her Sita Ramam co-star Dulquer Salmaan. Read Also: [OTT Release This Week Feb 2 to Feb 8: List of Indian Movies] The collaboration between Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur is one of the primary highlights of Dacoit, as it brings together two performers known for their strong screen presence and choice of content-driven cinema. With the new release date set for April 10, the marketing campaign for the film is expected to intensify in the coming weeks, targeting a wide audience base across multiple languages.

Bollywood

7 days ago

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Toxic and Dacoit Postponed? Are Yash and Adivi Sesh Moving Dates to Avoid the Dhurandhar 2 Storm?

The Indian film calendar for 2026 is undergoing a major reshuffle as the Dhurandhar wave continues to dominate the industry. Following the unprecedented success of Aditya Dhar's first installment, filmmakers are reportedly reconsidering their release strategies to avoid a head-on collision with the upcoming sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge. While one major project has officially moved its date, speculation is mounting that another pan-India giant might also seek a safer release window. It is now official that the Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur starrer Dacoit has been postponed. Originally slated for a high-profile theatrical premiere on March 19, 2026—the exact same day as the massive espionage sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge—the makers have decided to push the film to a later date to avoid a head-on collision. While the production house has officially cited post-production requirements as the reason for the delay, industry insights suggest that the primary driver is the anticipated dominance and massive screen occupancy expected for the Ranveer Singh-starrer. For a stylized actioner like Dacoit, securing a sufficient number of screens against a billion-dollar franchise would be an uphill battle. Consequently, the makers are now reportedly eyeing an April 2026 release, seeking a clearer window that would allow the film the breathing room it needs to maximize its box office potential. The bigger question mark surrounds Yash's highly anticipated pan-India film, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups. While there is no official confirmation yet, rumors are rife that the Geetu Mohandas directorial may also move its release date. Toxic is currently one of the most awaited films in Indian cinema, and a clash with Dhurandhar 2 would mean a division of screens and box office potential between two of the biggest giants of the year. While Yash's stardom is massive, the momentum behind the Dhurandhar franchise has created a situation where even the biggest producers are hesitant to risk a day-and-date clash. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   The hesitation among filmmakers stems from the historic performance of the first Dhurandhar, which released on December 5, 2025. The film became an all-time blockbuster, recording a Worldwide Collection of ₹1303 Crore and an India Gross of ₹1004 Crore. What has truly added fuel to the fire is the film's record-breaking OTT trajectory. While the theatrical release was restricted to the Hindi language, the digital premiere on Netflix included Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada versions. This move allowed the film to penetrate the South Indian markets, where it became a massive hit among audiences and industry professionals alike. The digital release achieved an unprecedented milestone: within just 48 hours, Dhurandhar topped the trending charts in more than 10 countries, including the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Malaysia, Singapore, and Canada, as well as entering the Global Top 10 (Non-English) list. This streaming explosion transformed the film from a Hindi-language hit into a verified pan-India brand. The resulting hype has made Dhurandhar: The Revenge a much more formidable force than its predecessor, effectively turning the sequel into a must-watch event across all territories and forcing competitors to rethink their release windows. From a trade perspective, releasing two high-stakes films like Toxic and Dhurandhar 2 simultaneously is widely considered a poor move. Both films represent high production values and expect a massive opening. By staggering the releases, the industry ensures that each giant gets the breathing room required to maximize its box office potential. As of now, the world awaits March 19, 2026, to see if Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar can replicate the ₹1300 crore magic, and whether other films will clear the path for this cinematic storm.

Bollywood

260 days ago

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Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur's Dacoit Postponed From Christmas 2025; Locks A New Date

Mumbai, October 28 - Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur's romantic action drama Dacoit - Ek Prem Katha has been postponed from the Christmas 2025 release. The film is directed by Shaneil Deo and also stars Anurag Kashyap in a prominent role. On Tuesday (October 28), the makers unveiled a new poster of the movie and also confirmed that it will now hit the big screen on March 19, 2026, in Hindi and Telugu. The poster features Sesh and Thakur in an intense look, which promises an action-packed ride revolving around two ex-lovers. Dacoit is being shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu. It is produced by Annapurna Studios, S.S. Creations, and Suniel Narang Productions. It will be Adivi Sesh's first release since HIT: The Second Case in December 2022. ## EXperience EXplosive drama with #DACOIT ❤‍🔥GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON MARCH 19th, 2026 in Hindi & Telugu 💥#UgadiWithDACOIT#GudiPadwaWithDACOIT#EidWithDACOIT@AdiviSesh @anuragkashyap72 @Deonidas #BheemsCeciroleo @Gyaani_official @danushbhaskar @abburiravi… pic.twitter.com/sqRDSfg9x7— Mrunal Thakur (@mrunal0801) October 28, 2025 Stay tuned...

Tollywood

347 days ago

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Telugu Debut for Anurag Kashyap With Dacoit

Hyderabad, February 28 - Filmmaker-actor Anurag Kashyap is all set to make his debut in Telugu cinema as an actor with the upcoming action drama Dacoit. Known for his bold and unique storytelling in Bollywood, Kashyap will be seen in a new avatar in this film. ## The movie is directed by Shaneil Deo in his directorial debut. The film promises to be an intense action drama with a gripping storyline about estranged lovers. Kashyap, who has acted in multiple Hindi films before, will play an important role as Inspector Swamy in this movie. ## The movie stars Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur in the lead roles. Both actors have gained popularity for their performances in recent films. Their pairing and Kashyap's presence are going to make a good impact among movie lovers. The film is currently on floors with a release date yet to be locked.## Fans are eagerly waiting to see how Anurag Kashyap performs in a Telugu film. His entry into the film adds excitement to Dacoit, and audiences are looking forward to its release. With a strong team and an engaging storyline, the movie is expected to leave a lasting impact. It is Telugu and Hindi bilingual movie. ## Tujhe Bhagwaan pe Bharosa hai, Par mujhe Khudh pe Yakeen...Inspector Swamy…Dekh loonga tujhe 💥Delighted to have the Amazing @anuragkashyap72 sir in #DACOIT !@mrunal0801 @Deonidas #BheemsCeciroleo @danushbhaskar @abburiravi @KrishSiddipalli @srinagendrapd @KalyanKodati… pic.twitter.com/Wx09H43FQX— Adivi Sesh (@AdiviSesh) February 28, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

420 days ago

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Mrunal Thakur Replaces Shruti Haasan To Join Adivi Sesh In 'Dacoit'

Hyderabad, December 17 - Actress Mrunal Thakur is on a roll with back-to-back films across languages and the latest she has joined is Telugu action thriller Decoit as the female opposite Adivi Sesh in the lead role. Debutante Shaneil Deo directs the movie. ## Mrunal has replaced Shruti Haasan, who was originally cast as the female lead but later backed out for unknown reasons. Decoit is produced by Supriya Yarlagadda and co-produced by Suniel Narang under the banner of Annapurna Studios, is being shot simultaneously in the Hindi and Telugu languages. ## The movie follows an angry convict plotting revenge against his former girlfriend, who betrayed him. Sesh described it as a solid action film with a touching love story. The shoot of the movie is currently underway in Hyderabad, with plans for an extensive shooting schedule in Maharashtra.## The announcement of Mrunal Thakur's on board was made on Sesh's birthday today (December 17) with a couple of posters featuring the duo in action avatars. The release date announcement is not made yet.## Avunu preminchavu..Kaani mosam chesavu..!Idichipettanu..thelchaalsindhe 💥అవును ప్రేమించావు..కానీ మోసం చేసావు..! ఇడిచిపెట్టను...తేల్చాల్సిందే 💥Get ready for #DACOIT ! @mrunal0801 https://t.co/mpLZxzFyFz pic.twitter.com/RpOglgjeE9— Adivi Sesh (@AdiviSesh) December 17, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

1139 days ago

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Adivi Sesh Announces Sequel To His Path-Breaking Spy Action Thriller Goodachari

Hyderabad, December 29 - Young and promising actor, Adivi Sesh has had a great year with two big hits to his name in the form of - Major and HIT 2. The actor has now announced his next which he called the most ambitious film of his career.## Adivi Sesh's spy action thriller Goodachari with director Sashi Kiran Tikka is considered a path-breaking film in the Telugu film industry and now, the budding actor has confirmed its sequel. Sesh has been teasing the sequel of this highly-successful film for a long time and he finally made it official. ## The sequel, titled G2, will be mounted on a big budget and scale and will be produced by People Media Factory, Abhishek Agarwal Arts, and AK Entertainments India Pvt Ltd. While the entire story of Goodachari was set in India, its sequel will go internationally and will start from where the first part ended in the Alps mountains. ## "G2" will mark the directorial debut of Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi who was editor of Sesh's "Major". The maker will launch the film on January 9 in Delhi and Mumbai with a stunning pre-visualization video. Sesh has penned the story of the flick. He took to Twitter and announced the film. ## #G2 it is! Just a little taste for the New Year ❤️An Epic Action Film visualized by our Brilliant Director @vinaykumar7121 You will know what I mean when you see our “Pre Vision” Video. We will Launch MASSIVE on Jan 9 in Mumbai & Delhi. #HappyNewYear guys 🔥#Goodachari2 pic.twitter.com/WkZ46elqJ2— Adivi Sesh (@AdiviSesh) December 29, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

Box Office

1169 days ago

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Hit: The 2nd Case Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide

Here is the Telugu movie Hit: The 2nd Case box office collection which is a mystery crime thriller film. This film is directed by Dr. Sailesh Kolanu and produced by Wall Poster Cinema. ## Hit: The 2nd Case stars Adivi Sesh, Meenakshii Chaudhary, Rao Ramesh, Tanikella Bharani, and Komalee Prasad in key roles. ## Hit: The 2nd Case Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 6.4 Cr - Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 5.35 Cr -16.41% Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 5.1 Cr -4.67% Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 1.64 Cr -67.84% Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 1.15 Cr -29.88% Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 0.87 Cr -24.35% Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 0.63 Cr -27.59% Week 1 Collection ₹ 21.14 Cr - Day 8 [2nd Friday] ₹ 0.5 Cr -20.63% Day 9 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 0.78 Cr 56.00% Day 10 [2nd Sunday] ₹ 0.97 Cr 24.36% Day 11 [2nd Monday] ₹ 0.43 Cr -55.67% Day 12 [2nd Tuesday] ₹ 0.38 Cr -11.63% Day 13 [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 0.32 Cr -15.79% Day 14 [2nd Thursday] ₹ 0.35 Cr 9.37% Week 2 Collection ₹ 3.73 Cr -82.36% Day 15 [3rd Friday] ₹ 0.15 Cr -57.14% Day 16 [3rd Saturday] ₹ 0.17 Cr 13.33% Day 17 [3rd Sunday] ₹ 0.23 Cr 35.29% Day 18 [3rd Monday] ₹ 0.15 Cr -34.78% Day 19 [3rd Tuesday] ₹ 0.15 Cr 0.00% Day 20 [3rd Wednesday] ₹ 0.12 Cr -20.00% Day 21 [3rd Thursday] ₹ 0.08 Cr -33.33% Week 3 Collection ₹ 1.05 Cr -71.85% Total ₹ 25.92 Cr - ## India Net Collection ₹ 25.92 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 41.85 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 11.5 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 30.35 Cr ## Hit: The 2nd Case Budget: ₹ 15 Cr* Approx ## Hit: The 2nd Case Verdict: Super Hit ## Hit: The 2nd Case Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 2nd December 2022 ## For more and the latest news about Tollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

Tollywood

1171 days ago

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Adivi Sesh's 'Hit 2' Pre-Release Business Details And Break-Even Target

Hyderabad, November 27 - Adivi Sesh's crime thriller Hit: The Second Case, which is the sequel to 2020's "Hit" movie, is one week away from its release in theaters. The trailer of the movie was recently launched and it received an anonymously positive response from the audience. ## Adivi Sesh's box office market has widened since after his last film Major, which was a big blockbuster. The makers have high expectations from his upcoming movie, and hence, the pre-release business of the movie is locked in a record price for Sesh. ## According to Telugu media reports, the theatrical rights of the movie in Telugu states have been sold in approx. 15 crores while the rest of India and overseas rights have been valued at approx. 3 crores. The movie will need to collect more than 18 crores to achieve the break-even target and earn a hit status. ## The aforementioned numbers are big for a tier-2 actor but keeping the recent box office track record of Adivi Sesh's films + the sequel factor of a hit movie, it should be an easy target for "Hit 2" if the talks are positive, which is very much expected. The movie will not have any major competition at the box office for two weeks and that should be enough for it to reach its target.## "Hit 2" is directed by Sailesh Kolanu who also directed the first film as well as the Hindi remake of it. Produced by Nani, "Hit 2" has actress Meenakshi Chaudhary playing the female lead role. The first movie of the franchise starred Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma in the lead roles.## "Hit 2" is scheduled to release on December 2. ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

1176 days ago

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Nani And Vijay Sethupathi To Join Adivi Sesh In Third Installment of 'Hit' Franchise?

Hyderabad, November 12 - The much-awaited sequel to Vishwak Sen's crime action thriller, "HIT - The First Case" - HIT: The Second Case is getting ready to release in theaters on December 2 with Adivi Sesh replacing Sen in the lead role. ## Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the first film in the series was a success which led to the foundation for its sequel, and now, the makers to willing to make it a 7-part film franchise with a new protagonist in each film. Nani is the producer of the franchise along with Prashanti Tipirneni. ## According to the latest reports, the third film in the franchise will be a multistarrer. It is said that the preparation for the third part has already begun and it will reportedly feature Nani and Vijay Sethupathi along with Adivi Sesh in key roles. ## Meanwhile, the buzz for "HIT 2" is picking up as the release date is getting nearer. The makers will launch the trailer on November 23rd. The teaser was recently launched which recieved praise but it was removed from YouTube due to some voilent scences. Meenakshi Chaudhary is playing the female lead role.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1238 days ago

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A Perfect Opportunity For Director R. Balki To Score A Hit With Psychological Thriller 'Chup'

Mumbai, September 21 - Director R. Balki's next directorial Chup: Revenge of the Artist is creating curiosity among the audience, thanks to the very good trailer and special screenings for the fans. The psychological thriller stars Sunny Deol, Dulquer Salmaan, Shreya Dhanwanthary, and Pooja Bhatt in leading roles. ## "Chup" received rave reviews from the audience screenings, which were held across the country on September 20 where it has been hailed as one of the best thrillers from Bollywood. The buzz for it is picking up, in fact, it is one of the most talked about mid-budget Bollywood films post-pandemic. On top of that, it will release on September 23, which happens to be National Cinema Day. ## On India's first ever National Cinema Day, ticket prices have been reduced to as low as Rs. 75 for all the movies on over 4000 theater screens across the country. The positive impact of keeping the prices low is already being seen as the advance booking for most of the films, including "Chup" is super strong on September 23. ## The National Cinema Day has come as a big opportunity for the mid-size Bollywood films that have been struggling to attract footfall in cinemas. For "Chup" things are looking way better than all other mid-size Bollywood films post-pandemic. The movie has so far sold over 72,000 tickets worth Rs. 63 lakh for the first day, and this number is expected to reach around 2,00,000 by the time the first show starts.## The opening of "Chup" will be decent considering the low ticket prices but if it gets further good reviews on day 1, which is expected after knowing the reactions from the audience screening, then the movie could have a good run and actually score a rare mid-size Bollywood hit at the box office. ## Director Balki is looking super confident and we have seen a glimpse of that in the free preview shows. The same strategy was approached by Adivi Sesh for his "Major" and the movie turned out to be a big success at the box office. "Chup" is very much on track to repeat "Major's" magic, and if it becomes a hit, then it will do a lot of good things to the upcoming mid-range films. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1241 days ago

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Sunny Deol, Dulquer Salman's 'Chup' To Have Special Free Preview Shows For Fans In Multiple Cities

Mumbai, September 18 - Undoubtedly Dulquer Salman is one of the best talented young actors in India. Currently, he is enjoying the success of his previous film "Sita Ramam" which became a phenomenal hit in India and overseas. This Friday, the actor's new Hindi movie titled "Chup" is slated for a grand release in theaters.## Sunny Deol, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Pooja Bhatt, and others played significant roles in Chup, bankrolled by Pen Studios. Amit Trivedi is the music composer of this movie. Written and directed by the noted filmmaker R Balki, the movie is going to be premiered exclusively to audiences before its official release.## We all knew that Adivi Sesh's Major movie premiered in selected cities of India and received a humongous response. The makers of Chup are planning to follow a similar idea. ## The premiers of Chup will be screened in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Kolkata on September 20, 2022. It will be free for the audience and makers will announce how they can pick a free pass today or tomorrow. ## "Chup: Revenge of the Artist" is a thriller movie, scheduled to release on September 23 in theaters worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

1285 days ago

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Telugu Films 'Bimbisara' And 'Sita Ramam' To Finally End Tollywood's Dry Spell At The Box Office?

Hyderabad, August 5 - The Tollywood film industry has been struggling to get its first box office hit since Adivi Sesh's, Major, which was released on 3rd June. Since then, all the Telugu films have failed to get much attention in theaters, ending with a flop or disaster result at the box office. ## The industry has now pinned its hope on Nandamuri Kalyan Ram's Bimbisara and Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur, and Rashmika Mandanna's Sita Ramam, both have been released in theaters today (August 5). The good news is, that both the movies have had their premiere and unlike the previous films, both opened to very good word of mouth and positive reviews all around. ## Bimbisara, which is directed by Mallidi Vashist, is being praised for a very good story, direction, music, and performance of the lead cast. Going by the reactions of people, Bimbisara has managed to click with the audience and this should result in very good footfalls as the day progresses. The fantasy action film also stars Catherine Tresa and Samyuktha Menon as the female leads along with others in key roles. ## Meanwhile, director Hanu Raghavapudi's, Sita Ramam is another important film, and thankfully, it also seems to find a place in the hearts of the audiences. It is a period romantic film, produced by Vyjayanthi Movies and Swapna Cinema. The movie is being hailed for raising the bar in Tollywood cinema with excellent direction and some fine performances. More importantly, director Raghavapudi has finally managed to get things right in the second half, which has been his problem in the past. ## On the box office front, it is very important for the Tollywood film industry that both movies do well, and if the initial reports are anything to go by, the makers have winners in their hands. It is also to be noted that break-even targets are not that high for both the movies and with largely positive reception, both movies should be able to achieve their respective goals. ## Stay tuned...