Dacoit Review: Fair action romantic drama that impress partially
Dacoit Movie Rating: 2.5 Stars
Watched Dacoit movie in Hindi in Cinema. Let’s focus on the complete details, story, positive/negatives and at last my view on this movie.
Cast: Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur, Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj, Sunil, Zayn Marie Khan and Atul Kulkarni
Director: Shaneil Deo
Release Date: 10th April 2026 in cinemas
Story: Movie revolves around Haridas (Adivi Sesh) who is a man from a Dalit community in Madan Palle, who falls in love with Saraswati (Mrunal Thakur). She belongs to an upper-caste, affluent family and the relationship is doomed from the start. She wants him to become financially stable, believing that only then will he be able to ask for her hand in marriage. However, things go wrong when Hari and Saraswati are caught together by her family. One thing leads to another, and because of her Hari is imprisoned.
Determined to take revenge for the injustice, he escapes from prison with the help of Ishaaq Bhai (Atul Kulkarni) after thirteen years later during the COVID era. After escaping, Haridas plans to go to Dubai, but he needs money for that.
At the same time, he also wants to settle his revenge. When he meets his former lover Saraswati, he finds her with a child, while her husband Bhaskar (Vaibhav Tatwawadi) is critically ill in the hospital. Saraswati urgently needs one crore rupees.
Using her vulnerability, Haridas plans both revenge and financial gain. What happens next? Why does Haridas seek revenge on Saraswati? What wrong did she do? Why was he framed in the murder case? What roles do CI Rambabu (Anurag Kashyap), Karuna Hospitals MD (Prakash Raj), and Malli (Kamakshi Bhaskarla) play? The film centers on this dynamic, asking whether love, guilt or revenge will ultimately define their choices. The rest of the story answers these questions.
Positives
1. Performances
2. Cinematography
3. Story
4. Climax
5. Background Music
Negatives
1. Length
2. Direction
3. Uneven Screenplay
4. Songs
5. Too many subplots
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I watched the trailer of this film planned to watch this movie on its release date as loved the trailer and also liked this actor earlier films. A murder convict escapes prison with only one mission on his mind to exact revenge on his former girlfriend. But what follows is an unexpected chain of events that blur the lines between right and wrong.
Dacoit story is complex but has potential. It is straightforward in that sense, but the screenplay sprinkles arresting moments across both halves, keeping the narrative engaging. There are two solid twists in the second half that will genuinely catch you off guard. They arrive just when the story seems to be heading in a simple, predictable direction, making the film more impactful. The second half does show some improvement. The narrative begins to weave its threads together, and there is a clearer sense of progression. The final stretch—particularly the last 20 minutes—stands out. It is sharper, more focused and finally carries a sense of consequence. For a brief moment, the film finds its footing. But it comes too late to fully redeem what precedes it. Where movie does hold its ground is in its technical craft. The cinematography captures the setting’s mood well, especially during the COVID portions. The sense of scarcity, the tension within hospital spaces and the desperation of that time come through effectively. The film’s depiction of medical systems, including the misuse of money and the chaos within hospitals, feels disturbingly real. The background score is another strong point. It consistently elevates scenes, adding tension and emotional weight where the writing falls short. The sound design, particularly in how it builds atmosphere, works in the film’s favor.
Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur carry the film almost entirely. It’s their chemistry, confrontations, and actions that drive most of the narrative. Adivi Sesh shows noticeable improvement in emotional scenes, while he continues to impress with his trademark style. Mrunal Thakur delivers a very good performance in a role that changes paths in different situations. With Dacoit, she once again proves she’s not just a beauty but a good performer with strong acting talent. Among the supporting cast, Anurag Kashyap and Kamakshi Bhaskarla leave an impact.
However, the film is not without its flaws. The storytelling feels scattered for most of its runtime. The first half moves in fragments, jumping between timelines, backstories and the present-day heist. Instead of building tension, it dilutes it. You are constantly being pulled in different directions without a clear emotional anchor. The film wants you to invest in the relationship, but it does not spend enough time making that relationship feel real. This becomes a recurring issue. The emotional core, which should have been the backbone of the film, feels underdeveloped. The love story is rushed, the betrayal lacks weight and the reunion feel more functional than affecting. As a result, the film struggles to work, whether as a romance or a crime drama. The supporting cast is largely wasted. Prakash Raj appears in a role that feels underwritten and inconsequential. Sunil Varma and others have little to do. Atul Kulkarni’s character is particularly disappointing, existing without any real depth or purpose. Anurag Kashyap, playing a police officer, seems to aim for a slightly offbeat tone, but it does not land. The character feels tonally out of place and the attempts at humor fall flat. The film tries to highlight themes like caste discrimination, systemic injustice, and exploitation within the medical system, but it feels overcrowded. The narrative also feels a little confusing and struggles with too many ideas, such as love, revenge, crime, and social commentary.
Overall movie is a compelling romantic action drama that has a fair share of good moments. It works in parts, especially the emotional moments and well-placed twists, but does not feel consistent due to an overcrowded screenplay. Performances are good, and the film still manages to keep you invested in stretches but doesn’t offer anything drastically new. My view on this film Time Pass If you enjoy action dramas with a mix of romance and layered storytelling, it is a decent one-time watch, but do not expect anything extraordinary.
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