Adivi Sesh & Mrunal Thakur Suffer Minor Injuries on ‘Dacoit’ Set; Shooting Continues Uninterrupted

High‑octane action thriller ‘Dacoit,’ directed by debutant Shaneil Deo and produced by Supriya Yarlagadda, gears up for a pan‑India release on December 25, 2025, despite on‑set mishaps in Hyderabad.

Tollywood star Adivi Sesh and his co‑lead Mrunal Thakur sustained minor injuries today while filming a high‑intensity action sequence for their upcoming bilingual thriller, Dacoit, in Hyderabad. Despite the setbacks, both actors chose to forge ahead with the shoot, showcasing their unwavering commitment to the project.

Following the incident, Adivi Sesh is planning to consult a doctor after wrapping up the day’s schedule , while Mrunal Thakur—playing the fierce, revenge‑driven ‘Juliet’—pushed through the rest of the take despite her injury.

Originally cast opposite Sesh, Shruti Haasan exited Dacoit amid creative differences over the script, paving the way for Mrunal’s entry. The film is being simultaneously shot in both Telugu and Hindi, aiming for broad pan‑India appeal.

arking the directorial debut of cinematographer‑turned‑director Shaneil Deo, Dacoit’s script is co‑written by Deo and Adivi Sesh. Produced by Supriya Yarlagadda with co‑production by Suniel Narang under the Annapurna Studios banner, the film also features Anurag Kashyap in a pivotal role

A fiery glimpse released in May teased a tense, emotionally charged plot centred on betrayal, vengeance, and star‑crossed romance. The teaser hinted at a dark, revenge‑driven narrative between Sesh and Thakur’s characters, with Anurag Kashyap portraying a corrupt‑fighting inspector.

The makers have locked in a Christmas Day release—December 25, 2025—elevating anticipation among audiences for what promises to be one of the most adrenaline‑packed action dramas of the year