Overview

• In July 11 interviews, Adivi Sesh described Dacoit as a true two-hero film that moves away from traditional hero-led formats.
• Mrunal Thakur is presented as an equal protagonist, with both leads praised for their shared commitment and outsider perspective in shaping the narrative.
• Shaneil Deo, making his directorial debut after a career in cinematography, oversees a story of an avenging convict entwined in a high-stakes love drama.
• Sesh stressed that matching emotional intensity between the characters honors the genre’s demands and addresses industry gender bias.
• Backed by Annapurna Studios, Dacoit will release in Hindi and Telugu to reach pan-India audiences.