Overview
- The bilingual thriller, which opened Friday, drew between ₹4.38 crore and ₹6.5 crore on Day 1 according to differing trade estimates.
- Several outlets cited a ₹6.5 crore first day with about ₹5.6 crore from Telugu screens and under ₹1 crore from Hindi, while Hindustan Times reported Sacnilk’s lower ₹4.38 crore figure.
- Reviews were divided, with many praising Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur’s performances but faulting the screenplay, pacing, and execution in Shaneil Deo’s Telugu–Hindi debut feature.
- Hindustan Times said Dhurandhar 2 edged past Dacoit on Friday with ₹5.23 crore in its fourth week, highlighting the stiff competition for shows and audience attention.
- Unverified reports peg Dacoit’s budget at ₹80–100 crore, and with mixed word of mouth and a stronger Telugu pull so far, the film’s weekend and early overseas trend will likely determine its momentum.