Dacoit: A Love Story (UA13+)
10/Apr/2026 Action, Drama 2hr 32min

3.25

Review: Adivi Sesh's Dacoit - Gripping action drama

Unlike Adivi Sesh's usual thrillers, this one doesn't rely on a complicated plot. Dacoit is straightforward in that sense, but the screenplay sprinkles arresting moments across both halves, keeping the narrative engaging.(more)

Source: 123Telugu Team, 123telugu.com

2.00

Dacoit Review: Mrunal Thakur, Adivi Sesh's Thriller Is Weak And Confusing

Dacoit A Love Story starts strong with a gritty romance premise and standout acting by Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh, but weak writing makes it frustrating.(more)

Source: Grace Cyril, Chirag Sehgal, News18

2.50

Dacoit REVIEW: Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur's Underwhelming Romeo-Juliet Drama Is Easy To Decode, Ask Anurag Kashyap

Shaneil Deo needs to pull up his socks and deliver a much better product the next time he gets behind the camera. While he manages to capture the rawness in Anurag's eye, he fails in making us believe Hari and Juliet were really in love and still have feelings for each other when their revengefully ...(more)

Source: Grinell Jacinto, Bollywoodbubble.com, Media Review

2.50

'Dacoit' Review: A Half-Baked Love Story With Twists

Adivi Sesh attempts a rooted portrayal as a man from a marginalized background, even adopting the regional dialect. While his effort is evident, his polished screen presence feels somewhat misaligned with the rawness the role demands. His act looks odd at many places.(more)

Source: Venkat Arikatla, greatandhra.com

2.25

Dacoit Review: A Love Story, Told Dull

Unnecessary elements like an item song and the ambulance escape through a police checkpoint highlight the film's reliance on outdated cinematic cliches. This is surprising for a film starring Adivi Sesh, who is usually associated with sharper writing.(more)

Source: Kalyan, M9.News, Media Review

2.00

Dacoit: A Love Story Movie Review: Adivi Sesh & Mrunal Thakur's Twisted Romeo-Juliet Act Made Me Dizzy Until Anurag Kashyap Decodes It In 10 Minutes!

Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur try hard to save a sinking ship despite looking stupid in love.(more)

Source: Trisha Gaur, Koimoi

2.75

Dacoit Review: Emotional Love Story With Solid Performances

The crime element adds intrigue, and the heist episodes in the first half maintain momentum. In the second half, Dacoit shifts focus toward emotional storytelling, using action sequences sparingly but effectively.(more)

Source: Aditya, tracktollywood.com, Media Review

3.50

Dacoit movie review: Adivi Sesh returns with a raw, emotional punch that's hard to shake off

If you are willing to sit with a film that earns its emotional punches slowly rather than announcing them early, and has the ability to take you by surprise, Dacoit will give you what you came for. It is the kind of film that stays with you a little longer than you expected it to.(more)

Source: Yashaswini Sri, Indian Express