“Dacoit” has now confirmed its theatrical release date and streaming start. The Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur The starrer will open in theaters on April 10, 2026 after being delayed, and will air on Prime Video once it’s finished on the big screen. The Shaneil Deo-directed Telugu action drama has garnered attention for its lead pair, revenge-driven plot and the addition of filmmaker-actor Anurag Kashyap in an important role.
Dacoit version and Prime Video update
Prime Video has confirmed that ‘Dacoit’ will stream on the platform after its theatrical run. Amazon Prime Video unveiled its 2026 slate on March 19 and added Adivi Sesh’s upcoming film to the list of titles targeted for the service. This confirms Prime Video as a streaming partner for the film following its theatrical release. The film was earlier set for March 27, 2026, but will now release on April 10, 2026, after a delay linked to the ‘Dhurandhar 2’ release wave.
Dacoit cast, story and release date details
The film stars Adivi Sesh in the lead role with Mrunal Thakur as the female lead, marking their first on-screen collaboration. The pairing has already created a lot of interest among Telugu film lovers. At the Prime Video event, Adivi Sesh praised her co-star and was quoted as calling her the “soul of the film”. Earlier reports linked Shruti Haasan with the project, but she walked out due to creative differences; Later Mrunal joined the cast. Anurag Kashyap also has a major role and is said to feature as an antagonist. The supporting cast includes Prakash Raj and Sunil. The film’s technical team includes music director Bheems Ceciroleo and editor Kodati Pavan Kalyan.Story wise, the film follows a man played by Adivi Sesh, who is “wrongfully accused of a crime and convicted”. Then he escapes from prison and frames his ex-girlfriend. The story explores love, betrayal and revenge. Adivi Sesh and Shaneil Deo collaborated on the story and screenplay and gave the film their personal creative stamp when it premiered on April 10 and later streamed on Prime Video.
