Venkatesh Daggubati showers praise on ‘Dacoit’ team; calls Adivi Sesh a strong actor at pre-release event

The grand pre-release event of 'Dacoit' was held in Hyderabad on Tuesday night, creating excitement among fans and the film’s team. Veteran star Venkatesh Daggubati attended the event as the chief guest, while actor Siddhu Jonnalagadda was also present as a special guest. Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur led the cast of this movie, one of the biggest releases of the week. The pre-release celebration saw the staging of musical performances and the attendance of cast members.

Venkatesh praises Adivi Sesh and expresses confidence in the film

Speaking at the event, Venkatesh shared his admiration for Adivi Sesh and the team behind the film. As reported by Eenadu, he said he believed in the project from the moment producer Supriya Yarlagadda announced it. “When Supriya announced this film, I felt she would definitely make a good movie,” he said. The actor also recalled noticing Sesh’s talent many years ago. “I first saw Sesh in 'Panjaa,' and even then I felt he would become a strong actor,” he said. Praising the trailer, Venkatesh added, “I really liked the trailer of 'Dacoit.' The mix of love story and action looks very interesting. I am sure the film will become a success.”

Adivi Sesh says the team has poured their heart into the film

Actor Adivi Sesh also spoke at the event and expressed his deep passion for the project. He said the entire team worked with full dedication to make the film special. “We have put our lives into this film,” Sesh said. He also thanked producer Supriya Yarlagadda for her strong support throughout the production journey. According to him, the film reached this stage only because of the producer's belief and the entire crew's backing. His speech received loud cheers from fans present at the event.

'Dacoit' trailer, cast, and release build strong expectations

'Dacoit,' directed by Shaneil Deo in his first outing, has been filmed in Telugu and Hindi. Bheems Ceciroleo's music, already generating some buzz, accompanies the film. The trailer hints at a gripping story of love, treachery, and retribution, highlighting the powerful performances of Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur. With a lot of excitement building and favorable responses from both celebrities and the public, 'Dacoit' is slated for an April 10th release, and anticipation is running high.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”