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Adivi Sesh teams up with Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh for Dacoit, sparking pan-India buzz over mystery collab

Adivi Sesh’s unexpected collaboration with Bhojpuri music star Pawan Singh for Dacoit has created major buzz, with details being kept tightly under wraps. Shot in Hindi and Telugu, the film stars Mrunal Thakur and Anurag Kashyap and promises a gritty, character-driven action drama with pan-India appeal.

February 09, 2026 / 19:36 IST
Adivi Sesh with Pawan Singh
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  • Adivi Sesh teams up with Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh for film Dacoit
  • Details of the collaboration are secret; musical or acting role unconfirmed
  • "Dacoit" stars Mrunal Thakur, Anurag Kashyap; out April 10 in Hindi, Telugu

Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur are gearing up for their highly anticipated film, Dacoit. However, the movie is raising interest with its latest collaboration.

The actor has collaborated with Bhojpuri music maestro Pawan Singh, igniting interest in what the two are working on. An extremely exciting partnership between the southern and Bhojpuri industries have sparked by the unusual pair's reunion.

Although the specifics of the partnership are being kept under wraps, Adivi has dropped hints that it might take several forms.

Meanwhile, it is yet to be confirmed whether Pawan Singh will appear in the movie or whether there will be a musical component. In order to build suspense before the movie's premiere, the filmmakers are purposefully keeping quiet.

Reacting to the buzz around the collaboration, Adivi Sesh said briefly, “Collaborating with Pawan Singh on Dacoit has definitely got people excited, and rightly so. It’s a very unique association. What exactly we’re doing together is something audiences will have to wait and watch for."

Shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu, Dacoit is co-written by Adivi Sesh and directed by Shaneil Deo. The film features Mrunal Thakur and Anurag Kashyap in key roles and is positioned as an intense, character-driven action drama with a strong pan-India appeal.

Also Read: Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur’s Dacoit gets new release date, postponed to April 10 amid big release clash with Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic

Dacoit is a deeply ingrained narrative-driven effort that demonstrates his ongoing dedication to making movies with compelling plots and compelling universes. The upcoming film is firmly positioned in the realm of creator-led popular cinema.

While the official plot details have been kept under wraps, it is speculated that Dacoit revolves around two former lovers, played by Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, who reunite to pull off a series of high-stakes robberies to change their desperate lives, blending romance, action, betrayal, and revenge in a gritty narrative.

Gayatri Rani
Gayatri Rani is a Senior-Sub Editor with over three years of experience in delivering Hollywood and Bollywood news.
first published: Feb 9, 2026 07:36 pm

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