Dacoit Movie Review
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10 Apr 2026
Dacoit movie review: what critics say (9)
What critics say Critics are divided: 2 of 9 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 5 gave it 2 or less. Praised: the performances. Criticised: the script.
Despite the implausibility of certain scenes where anything literally goes, Dacoit keeps you hooked for the most part. It could be best described as a cocktail with multiple tastes.
Read the full reviewDacoit: A Love Story had everything going for it… a powerful premise, a strong cast, and a promising start.
Read the full reviewOverall, “Dacoit” does not quite live up to the promise suggested by its title or Adivi Sesh’s recent track record. The narrative relies too much on convenient developments and lacks consistent engagement.
The real problem with Dacoit is that the story, setup, and overall treatment feel mid and routine, which is not what we expect from a Sesh film after the reputation he has built as a new-age filmmaker.Overall, Dacoit is an…
Read the full reviewThe frustrating part is that Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha isn’t completely terrible.
Read the full reviewShaneil Deo and Adivi Sesh have written a long-drawn story which has very few good points but is otherwise boring.
Read the full reviewDacoit audience rating and reviews
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What we know
Betrayed by his better half, a man is convicted for a crime he didn't commit. Once free, he hunts her down in pursuit of vengeance, as their stories intertwine with a series of robberies.
Trailer
Cast and crew
Adivi SeshHaridas
Mrunal ThakurSaraswati / Juliet
Anurag KashyapD Rambabu
Prakash RajSolomon
Sunil VarmaPrasad
Zayn Marie KhanSI Janaki
Kamakshi BhaskarlaMalli
Atul KulkarniIshaq Bhai
Vaibhav TatwawadiBhaskar
Zarina WahabGangammaWhere to watch in India
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Box office
Day-wise India net starts on 10 Apr 2026. Advance booking and every day's figure are on the box office page.
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Questions
Is Dacoit worth watching?
Critics rate it below average: 2.4 out of 5, with 2 of 9 critics recommending it.
When did Dacoit release?
10 Apr 2026.
Who is in the cast of Dacoit?
Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur, Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj, Sunil Varma, Zayn Marie Khan, Kamakshi Bhaskarla, Atul Kulkarni.
Who directs Dacoit?
Shaneil Deo.
What do critics say about Dacoit?
9 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 2.4 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.