Dacoit, the action-drama starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, hit theaters today (April 10, 2026). Directed by Shaneil Deo, the film presents a gritty tale of love and revenge featuring an ensemble cast that includes Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj, Sunil, and Atul Kulkarni. The Day 1 box office numbers reveal a mixed opening in India, though overseas performance has been strong.
Day 1 Box Office Performance
Dacoit opened to around ₹12 Cr gross worldwide on its first day, marking a decent start at the box office. For breakeven, the film needs to collect ₹55 Cr+ gross worldwide, which means around 22% recovery on opening day.
| Territory | Performance | Status |
|---|---|---|
| India (metros) | Very good | Hyderabad, Vizag, Vijayawada, Bangalore |
| India (B & C centers) | Below expectations | Ordinary |
| Overseas | Very strong | Excellent response |
Dacoit India Collections Show Urban-Rural Divide
In India, Dacoit has recorded very good numbers in major cities like Hyderabad, Vizag, Vijayawada, and Bangalore. However, the performance in B & C centers is not impressive, creating an urban-rural divide that’s impacting the overall Dacoit India collections.
The main concern is that the word of mouth is not unanimously positive — it’s mixed — which is impacting the collections slightly.
Weekend Outlook and Day 2 Prospects
As it opened ordinarily in India, Dacoit needs to see bigger jumps on Day 2 and Day 3 to post a strong weekend. Day 2 advances are also not that great, which raises concerns about the film’s ability to sustain momentum through the crucial weekend period.
The mixed reviews and ordinary B & C center response mean the film will need strong word-of-mouth improvement and substantial Day 2 growth to reach its breakeven target of ₹55 Cr+ gross worldwide.