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Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur's 'Dacoit' likely to release this Christmas: Report
and Tired of too many ads? go ad free now are teaming up for the first time in the upcoming Telugu action thriller 'Dacoit', directed by Shaniel Deo. Rumours regarding the film's release have been swirling recently. According to a report by Andhra Box Office, 'Dacoit' is likely to hit theaters on December 25, 2025, aligning with the Christmas holiday. While this date is widely speculated, an official confirmation from the filmmakers is still awaited and expected soon. Change in release plans This release plan marks a shift from earlier expectations, where Adivi Sesh's other project, 'G2' the sequel to his popular spy thriller 'Goodachari' was anticipated to come out before 'Dacoit'. Final announcements regarding the release schedules of both films are expected by May 26. 'Dacoit' will also include filmmaker in the cast. Known primarily for his directorial ventures, Kashyap will be making his Telugu acting debut in this film, playing a mysterious and intriguing character. Female lead replacement The film's female lead underwent a significant change during production. Initially, Shruti Haasan was signed on to star opposite Adivi Sesh, and her involvement was publicly announced. However, she later exited the project, reportedly due to creative differences with Adivi Sesh as per an India Today report. Reports suggest that Shruti felt uncomfortable with the actor's deep involvement in the film's creative process, which led to her decision to step away. Following Shruti's departure, Mrunal Thakur was brought in as the new female lead. Her first look poster from Dacoit has also been released. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The story of Dacoit centers on two former lovers who reunite to carry out a series of daring robberies and heists. Meanwhile, Adivi Sesh's other project, 'G2', is also shaping up with Wamiqa Gabbi replacing as the female lead. The movie stars Emraan Hashmi as the main antagonist.
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Dacoit: Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur's action thriller gets a release date finally?
Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur are pairing up for the first time in the upcoming action thriller Dacoit. The Telugu actioner, directed by Shaniel Deo, has recently grabbed attention due to buzz surrounding its release date. According to a report by Andhra Box Office, Dacoit is expected to hit theaters on December 25, 2025, coinciding with Christmas. While these are strong speculations within trade circles, an official announcement from the makers is still awaited. This change comes at a time when it was expected that Adivi Sesh's other upcoming film, G2, would release before Dacoit. Formal confirmation regarding this is expected on Monday, May 26. Besides Adivi and Mrunal, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is also part of the cast, playing an intriguing role. This film will mark the filmmaker-turned-actor's Telugu debut. Interestingly, Shruti Haasan was initially signed on as the leading lady opposite Adivi Sesh for the Telugu project. However, she stepped down from the film despite a formal announcement having been made. Reports suggest that creative differences between Shruti and Adivi led to her exit. An India Today report also claimed that Shruti was uncomfortable with her co-star's over-involvement, which contributed to her decision to leave the movie. A source close to Shruti revealed, 'The other actor was getting too involved in the script. Although Shruti was interested in exploring a new side of her acting, she wasn't comfortable with her co-star's over-involvement.' Following her exit, Shruti was replaced by Mrunal Thakur. The latter's first look poster sparked intrigue, hinting at the intensity of the character she will portray alongside the Major actor. Coming back to the film, it is said to revolve around the lives of two former lovers who reunite for a series of robberies and heists that change the course of their lives entirely. In other news, Adivi Sesh's upcoming project is G2, the sequel to his hit film Goodachari. Wamiqa Gabbi has been shortlisted as the lead actress, replacing Sobhita Dhulipala from the first installment.
