Adivi Sesh-Shruti Haasan’s pan-India action drama titled Dacoit, watch announcement teaser

Dacoit is billed as a gripping story of two former lovers, who must unite to commit a series of robberies to change their lives. The film stars Adivi Sesh and Shruti Haasan in the lead roles.

By: Entertainment Desk

Mumbai | December 20, 2023 04:10 PM IST

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Adivi Sesh and Shruti Haasan will share screen space in Dacoit.

After a Major splash, Adivi Sesh is heating things up. The makers of Adivi and Shruti Haasan‘s upcoming pan-India action drama on Wednesday revealed the title of the film– Dacoit.

The announcement of the title was made a week after it was first revealed that the two actors have joined hands for a film. On the occasion, the makers of the movie dropped a poster and a first glimpse teaser showcasing its “gritty and intense world”.

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Dacoit is billed as a gripping story of two former lovers, who must unite to commit a series of robberies to change their lives. It marks the feature directorial debut of Shaneil Deo. The film is produced by Supriya Yarlagadda, co-produced by Suniel Narang and presented by Annapurna Studios. It is being shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu.

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Adivi Sesh said Dacoit is a film that would leave a lasting impact on the audience and heaped praise on Shaneil Deo, with whom he has penned the film’s story and screenplay.

“Shaneil Deo has an absolutely fantastic vision. It’s grand without being grandiose and elegant without being uppity. That sort of an elegant eye coupled with a very rustic nature of the script and the characters set in the hinterlands of silent India, its villages and towns make for an explosive, angry combustion that is this film. I think Dacoit is going to explode in people’s hearts,” Adivi said in a statement.

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The film marks Adivi Sesh’s second straight Hindi film after his 2022 acclaimed Major.

Calling Dacoit “a rare story”, Shruti Haasan said, “The story is filled with anger, passion and elegance. I’m truly excited to be a part of Dacoit.”

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Shaneil Deo after having served as the Director of Photography for several Telugu blockbusters including Kshanam and Goodachari, which were headlined by Adivi Sesh, said Dacoit is an intense action drama “with a beating heart”.

“The story of the film demanded a canvas like this, which is rooted, gritty yet well mounted and stylish. Our teaser is merely a tiny glimpse of the massive world we have in store for fans. It is my honour to direct Adivi and Shruti, two of the finest stars of our times. It is going to be an incredible collaboration,” the director added.

Dacoit is set to go on floors soon. Meanwhile, actor Shruti Haasan is awaiting the release of her next, Salaar, fronted by Prabhas.

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