Dacoit: Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur's Crime Thriller In Top 10 At USA Box Office

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Sesh, Mrunal Thakur and Anurag Kashyap-led Dacoit has maintained a steady pace at the box office. The pan-India film was released globally on April 10. Co-written by Sesh, the gangster drama enjoyed a good pre-release buzz, which has now translated into box office numbers. On its fifth day of release, Dacoit has secured the seventh position at the USA box office chart, being in the top 10 through Tuesday. Adding to its success, the film’s Hindi version has witnessed a significant surge in footfall, recording a 15 per cent increase at the box office compared to the previous day. This upward trend indicates a steady build in audience interest in watching Dacoit.

Adivi Sesh reacts to Dacoit finding place in Top 10 at the USA box office

As Dacoit crosses the Rs 40 crore mark worldwide, Sesh reacted to the gradual growth in the film’s box office collection. The actor said it is encouraging to see the audience connecting with the movie, not just in India but even in the U.S. “For a film like ours, finding a place in the top 10 at the USA box office on its 5th day is truly special, and it speaks volumes about the kind of stories people are willing to embrace today,” he shared.

Adivi Sesh credits positive word-of-mouth for Dacoit's box office verdict

Witnessing a 15 per cent jump at the domestic box office, he added, “It reflects word-of-mouth, audience trust, and a genuine connection with the story and characters. As filmmakers, that’s what we hope for that the film grows with each passing day."

What is Dacoit all about?

Dacoit follows the story of Hari (Sesh) and Saraswati (Mrunal). They belong to different castes, but love never differentiates. A tragedy separates them. Saraswati puts Hari behind bars for a crime he never committed. When he returns, his agenda is escaping the country, but not without seeking revenge. Saraswati, now married and a mother of a child, is in urgent need of money for her husband’s heart transplant. Hari learns about this and decides to punish her for cheating on him. The story takes a turn when reality is exposed.

Dacoit 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 Adivi Sesh and Shaneil Deo, who also makes his directorial debut.