Adivi Sesh On Exploring Romance With Mrunal Thakur In 'Dacoit': 'A Love Story That Breaks You'
Adivi Sesh stars in his first romantic lead role in Dacoit with Mrunal Thakur. The action-packed love story releases Christmas 2025 in Hindi and Telugu.
Adivi Sesh, best known for his gripping performances in high-stakes thrillers like Goodachari and Major, is stepping into uncharted emotional territory with Dacoit—his first full-fledged love story on screen. The actor, who has carved a niche for himself with layered roles and intelligent scripts, is now ready to wear his heart on his sleeve in a film that promises both adrenaline and affection.
Set to release in December 2025, Dacoit features Mrunal Thakur opposite Sesh and is being shot in both Hindi and Telugu, marking yet another stride in pan-Indian storytelling. The film explores the relationship between love and rebellion, vulnerability and rage, all set against a dynamic action-driven backdrop.
Speaking about the genre shift, Sesh shared, 'This is the first time I'm truly diving into a love story as a genre — and that in itself makes Dacoit very special to me. Even though my character is raw and filled with rage, the story at its core is about love — the kind that transforms you, redeems you, even breaks you. That emotional conflict set against a canvas of action and thrill gives the film a unique energy."
The film is helmed by Shaneil Deo and produced by Supriya Yarlagadda under the Annapurna Studios banner. Sesh, who also serves as a writer on the project, is clearly steering Dacoit with personal conviction. This creative collaboration brings together emotion, scale, and spectacle in equal measure.
For an actor celebrated for redefining modern Telugu cinema with his sharp storytelling instincts, Dacoit represents not just a new film, but a turning point—where love, for once, becomes the battleground.
As Christmas 2025 draws near, fans of both Sesh and Thakur can look forward to a story that marries intensity with tenderness, and action with heart.
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June 26, 2025, 21:07 IST
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