Last Updated: 29 April 2026
Dacoit: A Love Story is a 2026 Indian romantic action drama film starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur in lead roles. The film was released on 10 April 2026 and initially showed promise with a solid opening weekend. However, as the days progressed, the movie struggled to maintain its momentum in the face of massive competition.
Below, you can find the updated day-wise box office collection, budget recovery details, and a final performance analysis of the film.
Day-wise Box Office Collection (Updated)
| Day / Timeline | India Net | Overseas | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1-7 (Week 1) | ₹28.45 Cr | ₹11.20 Cr | ₹44.80 Cr |
| Day 8-14 (Week 2) | ₹5.43 Cr | ₹1.80 Cr | ₹7.80 Cr |
| Day 15-16 (Fri-Sat) | ₹0.67 Cr | ₹0.07 Cr | ₹0.95 Cr |
| Day 17 (Sun) | ₹0.52 Cr | ₹0.06 Cr | ₹0.75 Cr |
| Day 18 (Mon) | ₹0.24 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.35 Cr |
| Day 19 (Tue – Live) | ₹0.20 Cr* | ₹0.01 Cr* | ₹0.30 Cr* |
| Total (19 Days) | ₹35.68 Cr | ₹13.58 Cr | ₹55.00 Cr |
Budget Details
| Details | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated Budget | ₹75 – 80 Crore |
| Break-even Target | ₹130 – ₹140 Crore |
| Total Collection Till Date | ₹55.00 Crore (~40% Recovered) |
| Status / Verdict | FLOP |
Total Collection (Summary)
| Category | Collection |
|---|---|
| Total Worldwide Gross | ₹55.00 Crore |
| India Net | ₹35.68 Crore |
| India Gross | ₹41.42 Crore |
| Overseas Gross | ₹13.58 Crore |
Hit or Flop Analysis
Despite a decent start, Dacoit: A Love Story has failed to cross the finishing line. The film has managed to collect approximately ₹55.00 crore worldwide in its first 19 days. While the chemistry between Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur was widely appreciated, the heavy-duty clash with Dhurandhar 2 and the Bhooth Bangla wave left very little breathing room for this gritty romance.
With an estimated production and marketing budget of ₹75 crore, the film needed to reach at least ₹130 crore worldwide to break even. Currently, with less than 40% of the budget recovered and the daily collections dropping significantly on weekdays, the movie has officially been tagged as a Flop at the box office.
About the Movie
Directed by Shaneil Deo, Dacoit: A Love Story is an intense neo-Western drama that attempts to blend raw violence with a poetic love story. Set against a rugged backdrop, the narrative follows a man driven to the edge by betrayal, eventually embracing a life of crime.
The supporting cast, including Anurag Kashyap and Prakash Raj, provides strong performances that ground the film’s emotional stakes. Despite the box office outcome, the movie has been praised for its technical finesse, particularly its cinematography and haunting background score.
For those who enjoy character-driven stories with a somber tone, Dacoit remains a noteworthy attempt, even if it couldn’t convert critical appreciation into commercial success.