4 minutes of readingNew DelhiFebruary 4, 2026 12:20 pm IST
The creators of Dacoit has officially postponed the film’s release until April 10. Originally scheduled to hit theaters on March 19, the Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh starrer would clash at the box office with Ranveer Singh’s much-awaited Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Yash’s much-awaited Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. To avoid high-voltage shocks and ensure a fair theatrical space, the filmmakers decided to postpone the release date. Dacoit, which also stars filmmaker-actor Anurag Kashyap, has already generated a lot of buzz and the team wants the film to perform fairly at the box office.
Dacoit will launch on April 10
In an official statement, the makers expressed their deep respect for Dhurandhar and Toxic and their respective creative teams. They stated that each theatrical release deserves its own uninterrupted space with the audience.
Confident in their content and storytelling, the producers said the decision to revise the release schedule is for clarity and fairness. The move is aimed at ensuring that the Adivi Sesh starrer gets his rightful moment on the big screen, while allowing audiences to experience each film on their own terms.
Echoing this sentiment, a source told Bollywood Hungama, “Staying true to that thought, the decision to move to April 10 comes from a place of fairness and clarity, ensuring that Dacoit receives due attention while audiences can enjoy all the films on their own terms. It also reflects strategic planning and well-thought-out timing, focused on the theatrical experience of the film.”
Directed by Abhinay Deo, Dacoit is produced by Supriya Yarlagadda and backed by SS Creations and Suniel Narang Productions.
When Adivi Sesh said that Dhurandhar’s haste will benefit the thief
Earlier, at a Toxic press conference, Adivi had talked about the possible box office clash with Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic. He shared, “I am not nervous about the clash. I am just nervous about whether the audience will like our film or not. Life has a way of surprising people. Just two years ago, big filmmakers were telling me that people have stopped going to theatres, but look what is happening with Dhurandhar. He has become a monster.”
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He added, “So I thought, if Dhurandhar can become a giant, why not give the audience a beautiful set of options during the Christmas season? We have Eid, Sri Ram Navami, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi coming up. Right now, Dhurandhar is the biggest hit in the country, and I want Part 2 to become the biggest hit in the world. With all this in mind, I think those who don’t get tickets for Dhurandhar might stop by and watch Dacoit,” he added.
March 19: Dhurandhar 2 vs Toxic
Meanwhile, Dhurandhar, the first part of which released on December 5 last year, became one of the highest-grossing films of the year and secured a place among the top three highest-grossing Hindi films. The film broke multiple box office records, generating enormous anticipation for its sequel. The film earned Rs 1,328.23 crore worldwide, according to the makers, while its collection in India stands at Rs 879.75 crore.
On the other hand, Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic will mark Yash’s return to the big screen after almost four years. The actor was last seen in KGF: Chapter 2. Notably, Toxic is only Yash’s third film release in almost a decade. He will also be seen playing the role of Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming Ramayan.