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The official teaser of Adivi Sesh's action-thriller Dacoit, which co-stars Mrunal Thakur in lead, was unveiled on 18 December, Thursday by the makers.
The visuals hint at the film being a taut and racy thriller with arresting music and clever dialogues. The teaser doesn't reveal the story, but subtly puts the spotlight on Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur's characters, who seem to be planning a heist. Adding to the high-stakes mission is Bollywood film director Anurag Kashyap, who plays the antagonist in the film.
Dacoit Teaser: Adivi Sesh And Mrunal Thakur Take On A Heist, Can Anurag Kashyap Shatter Their Plan?
Taking to social media, the makers Annapurna Studios shared the teaser with the caption "A racy glimpse into the world of #Dacoit with a new twist to #DacoitTeaser out now in Telugu #DACOIT GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON MARCH 19th, 2026 in Hindi & Telugu."
Adding a fun twist in the teaser is the use of techno-remix version of ‘Kannupattero Kannukottaro’, the popular song from Nagarjuna's film Hello Brother.
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The teaser also establishes other key cast members in the film, including Prakash Raj, Atul Kulkarni, Zayn Marie Khan, Kamakshi Bhaskarla, and Sunil.
Talking to IANS about the significance of release the teaser on 18, Adivi Sesh said “December 18 truly feels like the Day of Dacoit for me. This film has been a long, emotional journey, one that I’ve been deeply involved in from the very beginning. Launching the teaser in Mumbai and Hyderabad on the same day is hectic, but it reflects how strongly I feel about this project. Dacoit is not just an action film; it carries emotion, conflict, and a vision that I want audiences in both Hindi and Telugu to experience together.”
Dacoit is directed by Shaneil Deo, and bankrolled under SS Creations and Suniel Narang Production banners. Shaneil Deo has penned the screenplay in collaboration with Adivi Sesh. Abburi Ravi has been credited for script guidance and Telugu dialogues.
