Bollywood and Telugu cinema fans have a new date to mark on their calendars — March 19, 2026. The much-awaited bilingual action-romance Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha, starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, is officially set to hit theatres worldwide on that day.
The announcement came straight from Mrunal herself, who took to Instagram to share a powerful new poster and an equally fiery caption:“EXperience EXplosive drama with #DACOIT ❤🔥 GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON MARCH 19th, 2026 in Hindi & Telugu 💥.”
Within minutes, the post went viral, with fans flooding the comments section with excitement, fire emojis, and heart reactions. Co-star Adivi Sesh also chimed in, writing, “Can’t wait for the world to see what we’ve created together.”
Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha promises to be a dark, intense, and emotionally charged ride blending romance with raw action. The film follows the story of a man wrongfully convicted, who escapes prison seeking vengeance against the woman he once loved a woman whose betrayal shattered his world.But as fate intertwines their paths again, the lines between love and revenge blur, pulling them into a high-stakes world of crime, deception, and heartbreak.
Directed by Shaneil Deo, the film also marks the debut of celebrated filmmaker Anurag Kashyap in Telugu cinema, alongside an impressive supporting cast featuring Prakash Raj, Sunil, Atul Kulkarni, and Zayn Marie Khan.
The project holds special significance for Adivi Sesh — who not only headlines the film but also co-wrote the screenplay with director Shaneil Deo. The duo has crafted what they describe as a “visually fierce yet deeply emotional” story, one that redefines how love and vengeance are portrayed in Indian cinema.
Fresh off her string of critically acclaimed roles, Mrunal Thakur takes on what’s being described as one of her most challenging characters yet. In the poster she shared, Mrunal appears visibly tense as Adivi Sesh, seated beside her in a car, points a gun — a visual that captures both the tension and chemistry between the two leads.
Fans have praised her fierce look and powerful screen presence, with many commenting that she and Sesh make for “one of the most electrifying new pairings in Indian cinema.”
Presented by Annapurna Studios, Dacoit is produced by Supriya Yarlagadda and Suniel Narang, known for backing emotionally rich yet commercially potent stories. The film was initially slated for a December 2025 release, but after Adivi Sesh sustained an on-set injury during an intense action sequence, the team decided to postpone the release to allow him to recover and complete shooting without compromise.
That decision now seems to be paying off the makers are reportedly using the extended timeline to fine-tune the film’s post-production and action sequences, ensuring a polished global release in both Hindi and Telugu.
With its explosive premise, stellar cast, and the exciting Hindi-Telugu crossover appeal, Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha is shaping up to be one of 2026’s most talked-about releases. The film’s arrival on the festive Eid-Gudi Padwa weekend only strengthens its box-office potential.
So come March 19, 2026, brace yourself to “EXperience EXplosive drama” — just as Mrunal promised.
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