The highly anticipated collaboration between Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, Dacoit: A Love Story, is finding the uphill climb at the box office increasingly steep. Despite the star power and high-octane premise, the Shaneil Deo directorial failed to witness a significant jump on its second day, leaving the film in a precarious position as it heads into the crucial weekday period.
Muted Growth on Saturday
After a lukewarm start, Dacoit managed to rake in Rs 8.50 crore on Day 2. While this represents a slight uptick from its opening day figures, the growth is being described as “muted” by trade analysts. The two-day domestic cumulative total now stands at Rs 16.75 crore, a figure that falls short of the expectations pinned on a project of this scale.
The film’s performance has been hampered by a combination of low pre-release anticipation and mixed word-of-mouth. Estimates suggest that Day 3 will likely remain flat, potentially closing the opening weekend at approximately Rs 24 crore gross in India.
India Box Office Breakdown (Day-wise)
| Day | Box Office Collection |
| Day 1 | Rs 8.25 crore |
| Day 2 | Rs 8.50 crore |
| Total | Rs 16.75 crore |
Territory Performance: A Regional Divide
The film’s heart remains in the Telugu states, where it has seen its most substantial—though still modest—activity. AP/TS contributed Rs 10.95 crore to the total, with the Nizam circuit leading the way at Rs 6.25 crore.
However, the performance in other regions has been underwhelming:
- Karnataka: Managed a decent Rs 2.20 crore.
- Tamil Nadu & Kerala: A combined dismal total of Rs 35 lakh.
- Hindi Markets: The film failed to make any significant impact, struggling to find an audience in the North.
Global Reach
On the international front, Dacoit fared slightly better, crossing the USD 1 million mark over the two-day period (with USD 800,000 coming from the United States alone). This brings the worldwide gross to Rs 26 crore.
Territory-wise Gross Collections
| Area | Gross Collection |
| AP/TS | Rs 10.95 cr |
| Karnataka | Rs 2.20 cr |
| Tamil Nadu – Kerala | Rs 0.35 cr |
| Rest of India | Rs 3.25 cr |
| INDIA TOTAL | Rs 16.75 cr |
| Overseas | USD 1,000,000 (Approx. Rs 9.25 cr) |
| WORLDWIDE TOTAL | Rs 26.00 cr |
About the Film
Dacoit: A Love Story weaves a gritty tale of revenge and redemption. It follows Hari (Adivi Sesh), a former convict who embarks on a path of crime to settle a personal vendetta against his former lover, Saraswati (Mrunal Thakur), following a life-altering betrayal. The narrative explores the collision of their past romance with a violent present.
With the weekend drawing to a close, the film now requires a “miraculous hold” on Monday to ensure a respectable theatrical run. Without a surge in audience footfall, the path ahead looks increasingly difficult for this romantic action drama.
Stay tuned for more box office updates.
Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and research. Figures can be approximate and are indicative of the film’s performance.
