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Dacoit teaser: Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur's film gives off Desi Bonnie-and-Clyde vibes

Dacoit featuring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, the film hints at an intense romance set against a backdrop of crime, betrayal and survival.

December 18, 2025 / 15:06 IST
Dacoit

The long-awaited teaser for Dacoit, which stars Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, is finally out. It hints at a rough, action-packed story that mixes romance, chaos, and the thrills of being an outlaw. The sneak peek that came out recently set the mood for one of the most talked-about Telugu movies coming out soon.

Dacoit is a unique action-romance thriller that was directed by Shaneil Deo and produced by Supriya Yarlagadda under the Annapurna Studios name. The movie also stars Anurag Kashyap in his first Telugu role, as well as veterans like Prakash Raj, Atul Kulkarni, and Sunil.

A Crazy Trip with Desi Outlaws

The teaser shows Sesh and Thakur as a gritty "desi Bonnie and Clyde," a couple who become partners in crime and go on a dangerous journey full of heists, gunfire, and nonstop action. In the first scenes, the two make bold choices together, with Mrunal driving while bullets fly. This promises to be an exciting ride for viewers.

Fans were quick to respond to the teaser's energy, especially praising Sesh's rough and rustic slang and portrayal. There were a lot of comments on social media like "Nee slang adhiripoindhi anna" (your accent is amazing, brother) and "Looks intense, need popcorn," showing how excited people were getting for the movie to come out.

The fun Nagarjuna reference adds a nostalgic touch.

The teaser's playful reference to Hello Brother (1994), a classic with Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishnan, and Soundarya, is one of the best parts. A remix of the song "Kanne Pettaro" plays during a high-octane action scene, which will make fans of the veteran actor feel nostalgic.

About Dacoit

Dacoit is a new project by Sesh and Mrunal that deals with love, betrayal, and survival on the edges of society. Sesh and director Shaneil Deo worked together to write the screenplay and story. The lines were written by the well-known dialogue writer Abburi Ravi. Bheems Ceciroleo is in charge of the music, and Danush Bhaskar is the cinematographer who makes the gritty world come to life.

The movie is set to come out in theaters on March 19, 2026, which is the same day as the Ugadi festival. This has fans of both commercial and stylish movies excited.

Also Read: Adivi Sesh calls December 18 the ‘Day of Dacoit’ ahead of dual teaser launches

Dacoit was supposed to come out on Christmas with Shruti Haasan in the lead role, but there were creative differences that led to casting changes. Mrunal Thakur took over the role opposite Sesh.

Ragini Jaiswal
Ragini Jaiswal Entertainment journalist and content writer with 3+ years of experience covering Bollywood, lifestyle trends, and celebrity stories across leading digital platforms.
first published: Dec 18, 2025 03:06 pm

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