The Telugu action thriller Dacoit, starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, made a strong debut at the box office, collecting over Rs 13 crores worldwide on its opening day. The film earned approximately Rs 6.50 crore net in India, with the Telugu-language version driving the bulk of collections.
Directed by Shaneil Deo, Dacoit is an action-packed film that marks another collaboration between Adivi Sesh and the production team following the success of previous Telugu hits. The film's opening numbers were considered solid for a mid-budget Telugu release, reflecting audience enthusiasm for the pairing of Sesh and Thakur on screen.
Overseas markets contributed significantly to the worldwide total, with Telugu diaspora audiences turning out in strong numbers. The film's action sequences and promotional campaign were cited as key factors in driving opening-day footfall across multiplexes in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and other states.
Trade analysts noted that the film's performance on subsequent days would be crucial in determining its overall box office run, as word-of-mouth from early audiences was expected to play a decisive role in sustaining collections through the first weekend.
