Actor and writer Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha has taken a promising start at the box office, minting Rs 15 crore+ gross in India on Day 1. A gripping storyline, undeniable chemistry, and unexpected twists have delivered a strong opening, marking Adivi Sesh’s biggest Day 1 collection in both markets.
Dacoit day 1 box office
Adivi Sesh`s film was initially supposed to hit theatres on March 19. However, the makers decided to push the release date due to Dhurandhar 2 release. The move proved beneficial for the makers of Dacoit-Ek Prem Katha as they were able to secure more screens across the country.
The film is being appreciated for its intense action-drama and the romance at its core. The standout ensemble cast, featuring Mrunal Thakur, Anurag Kashyap, Zayn Marie Khan, and others, has also left a strong impression with their performances.
Audience response to the fresh pairing of Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur has been particularly positive, with the music further adding to the film’s appeal.
With strong word of mouth, Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha is expected to witness growth over the weekend and emerge as a preferred theatrical pick for moviegoers.
Adivi Sesh reveals the inspiration behind his character Hari
Speaking about the inspiration behind the character, Sesh had earlier shared, “I’m personally drawn to Hari because I wrote the character with my best friend, Shaneil Deo. He’s an amalgamation of different people I’ve met. He represents the many downtrodden individuals in society and what happens when their struggles turn into anger. At the same time, I wanted him to remain a pure soul, someone who wears his heart on his sleeve. The moment he feels something, you’ll see it on his face. Hari is an open book. But the intention was to make him an amazing book.”
He further emphasized that the emotional core of the film lies in the relationship between his character and Mrunal Thakur’s, highlighting how love, when fractured and left unresolved, can evolve into anger and betrayal.
Marking Shaneil Deo’s directorial debut, the ambitious project is produced by Supriya Yarlagadda, co-produced by Suniel Narang, and presented by Annapurna Studios. Shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu, the film’s story and screenplay have been jointly crafted by Sesh and Shaneil Deo. The film stars Anurag Kashyap as the antagonist and Zayn Marie Khan as a police officer.
