Adivi Sesh‘s romantic action thriller Dacoit opened to a decent start at the box office, collecting around ₹6 Cr share worldwide on its first day. Directed by debutant Shaneil Deo, the film features Mrunal Thakur in the female lead, with a strong supporting cast including Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj, and Sunil. The bilingual film (Telugu and Hindi) was released on April 10, 2026. With a break-even target of ₹30 Cr, the romantic action thriller achieved 20% recovery on opening day.
Day 1 Box Office Breakdown
Dacoit registered mixed performance across territories. The Telugu states, barring Hyderabad, delivered a lukewarm opening, which remains a major concern for the film’s theatrical prospects.
| Metric | Collection (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|
| Worldwide Day 1 Share | 6.00 |
| Telugu States Day 1 | 3.00 |
| Telugu States Rights | 20.00 |
| Break-Even Target | 30.00 |
Note: Share includes GST in Telugu states.
Regional Performance Analysis
The film saw contrasting fortunes across different markets. A-class centers like Overseas, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Vizag delivered strong openings, while B and C centers registered moderate starts.
Overseas markets emerged as a bright spot, with the film achieving more than one-third recovery in international circuits. This showcases Adivi Sesh‘s growing appeal beyond domestic markets. However, the Telugu states opened at just ₹3 Cr against rights of ₹20 Cr, indicating a slow start in the home territory.
Weekend Outlook
Dacoit needs a significant pickup over the weekend to sustain theatrical momentum and improve its commercial prospects. The film's pre-release business stands at ₹30 Cr worldwide, marking Adivi Sesh‘s career-best deal and reflecting strong industry confidence in the project. With 20% recovery on day 1, the romantic action thriller must capitalize on weekend footfalls and positive word-of-mouth to bridge the gap toward break-even.
The performance in metro centers and overseas markets has been encouraging, but the moderate response in B and C centers across Telugu states means the film will depend heavily on strong weekend growth and sustained word-of-mouth to achieve commercial success. A good Saturday and Sunday can significantly change the film’s theatrical trajectory.