Dacoit X review: Praise for Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, but film divides fans

Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur's Dacoit opened to mixed reviews, with praise for performances and music, but criticism over predictability and technical issues. The film released today.

In Short

• Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur star in Dacoit receiving mixed reactions
• The film’s blend of love story and action won audience praise
• Performance and music highlighted as film’s strong points

Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur’s Dacoit has finally hit theatres, and as expected, X is buzzing with first reactions. From praise for its performances and music to complaints about predictability and technical glitches, the early verdict is a mixed bag – leaning slightly positive.

Directed by Shailesh Kolanu, the film marks Adivi Sesh’s return to action after Major, with Mrunal Thakur and Anurag Kashyap playing key roles.

Love story meets action, say fans

A section of viewers seemed impressed with the film’s mix of romance and action. Many praised the engaging first half and racy screenplay, especially calling out the interval block as a standout moment.

Posts on X highlighted the chemistry between Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, with users calling their pairing “beautiful” and certain entry scenes “next level.” The music by Bheems also found favour, with some users saying the songs added to the film’s emotional punch.

One user summed it up as a “love story with action” that ends on a high, calling the climax a “blockbuster moment.”

See some of the comments here:

‘Peak performance’ and standout moments

Adivi Sesh’s performance has clearly struck a chord with fans. Several users called it one of his best, praising his intensity and screen presence.

The interval sequence continues to be a common highlight across reactions, while specific moments like song placements have also been appreciated. For many, the film works because of its performances and emotional beats, even if the story feels familiar at times.

However, not everyone is fully convinced though. Some viewers felt the film lacked tightness in parts, calling it slightly artificial and uneven in execution.

A few posts described it as “okay” or “easily watchable,” especially compared to recent releases, but stopped short of calling it exceptional. There’s also chatter about similarities to Kshanam, another Adivi Sesh film, with some users pointing out familiar storytelling beats.

Here are some comments:

Criticism over technical aspects

Interestingly, a section of the audience has flagged technical issues. Some users complained about the film’s “flat” version, saying the framing and close-ups felt off, which affected the viewing experience on certain screens.

Overall, Dacoit seems to have opened to a divided response online. While performances, music, and key sequences are being praised, the film’s predictability and technical issues have held it back for some viewers.

Also starring Mrunal Thakur, the film was initially set to release in March alongside Dhurandhar: The Revenge. However, it was later pushed to April 10 to avoid a box office clash.

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