Overview

• On Rajesh Manne’s podcast, Adivi Sesh dismissed rumours of a fallout and attributed Shruti Haasan’s departure to differing work styles and her commitment to Coolie.
• He stressed there was no controversy behind the switch and described the decision as friendly and professional.
• Mrunal Thakur accepted the co-lead role within hours of being approached and will share equal importance in the two-hero narrative.
• Directed by Shaneil Deo under Annapurna Studios, Dacoit is being shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu.
• Anurag Kashyap co-stars as a police inspector and the action-driven drama is on schedule for its Christmas Day 2025 premiere.