Hyderabad, April 9: Telugu action star Adivi Sesh’s upcoming thriller Dacoit is witnessing record-breaking advance bookings, with sales crossing ₹5 crore gross in Telugu states alone three days before its April 12 release, trade sources report.
The intense dacoit drama, directed by Shanmukha Prasanth, has generated massive pre-release buzz through its gripping trailer featuring high-octane gunfights, emotional confrontations, and Sesh’s rugged transformation. BookMyShow data shows over 2.5 lakh tickets sold across 1,800 screens in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Nizam region leads with ₹2.1 crore, followed by Ceded at ₹1.4 crore and Uttarandhra at ₹85 lakh. Hyderabad city alone accounts for 65,000 tickets. Overseas advance bookings hit $450,000, primarily from US premieres.
“This is Sesh’s biggest pre-sales ever—surpassing Goodachari 2 opening day by 40%,” said distributor Mythri Movie Makers spokesperson. The film locked 85% occupancy for paid premieres across premier chains like Prasads, Sudarshan, and Miraj.
Sesh plays dual roles—a ruthless bandit and determined cop—in this cat-and-mouse saga set against Rayalaseema faction backdrop. Mrunal Thakur co-stars as the female lead, with Devi Sri Prasad delivering the musical score. The ₹80 crore project eyes pan-India expansion in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Trade analyst Taran Kaur noted the momentum. “Sesh owns the spy-thriller space. Dacoit combines mass elements with class storytelling—perfect summer opener post-Pushpa 2,” he said.
Fan frenzy dominates social media:
- “Sesh mass lock! Bookings closed in my theatre,” tweeted Vijayawada exhibitor.
- #DacoitPreBookings trends No. 1 in Hyderabad with 450K posts.
- “Dual role elevation—Sesh career best,” commented Nani.
Competition comes from dubbed Tamil actioner Retta Thala and family drama Pelli Sandadi. However, Dacoit‘s solo Telugu release gives it clean run in core markets.
Production house confirmed 1,200+ screens worldwide, including 450 overseas. Premieres kick off Thursday midnight across 350 locations. Makers predict ₹25 crore opening day if word-of-mouth sustains.
Recent hits like Pushpa 2 and Dhurandhar 2 raised Telugu action benchmark. Dacoit‘s advance surge signals Adivi Sesh’s commercial ascent, potentially delivering his first ₹100 crore grosser and redefining his market standing.
