Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur’s action drama Dacoit, released on April 10, 2026, has shown steady performance at the box office over its opening weekend, grossing over ₹20 crore nett in India despite mixed word-of-mouth.
Directed by Shaneil Deo, the bilingual Hindi-Telugu film blends romance, revenge, and thriller elements, featuring a strong ensemble cast including Anurag Kashyap and Prakash Raj.
Day-Wise Breakdown
The film opened decently on Day 1 (Friday) with ₹6.55 crore nett in India across approximately 3,800 shows, driven by strong contributions from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (₹5.50 crore gross) and solid overseas earnings of around ₹6 crore, pushing worldwide gross to ₹13.75-14.38 crore.
On Day 2 (Saturday), collections saw a modest 4-6.9% jump to ₹6.85-7 crore nett in India, with worldwide gross reaching ₹24-28 crore, highlighted by North America crossing $1 million.
Day 3 (Sunday) earned ₹6.40-6.5 crore nett, bringing the three-day India nett total to ₹19.80-20 crore and worldwide gross to ₹34.77-37 crore.
| Day | India Nett (₹ Cr) | India Gross (₹ Cr) | Worldwide Gross (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 6.55 | 7.63 | 13.75-14.38 |
| Day 2 | 6.85-7 | ~11-15 cumulative | 24-28 |
| Day 3 | 6.40-6.5 | 23.12-23.41 | 34.77-37 |
| Total | 19.80-20 | ~23 | 37 |
Budget and Verdict
Made on a reported budget of ₹62-100 crore, Dacoit has recovered about 21-32% so far, facing challenges from mixed reviews and limited jumps on weekends. Trade experts predict average to semi-hit status if weekday holds remain steady, with potential growth in Telugu markets and overseas.
Mrunal Thakur has received praise for her role, with filmmaker Nag Ashwin comparing her to Madhubala, boosting positive buzz.
In summary, Dacoit maintains a foothold with consistent weekend earnings around ₹20 crore nett in India and strong global traction, but sustained performance will determine its commercial success amid competition.
