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Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur’s Dacoit Is Gritty: 5 Must-Watch Heist and Revenge Movies to Stream Now
Mumbai — The box office is currently shaking, and no, it is not just the usual summer heat. If you have stepped into a cinema hall this past weekend, you know Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur are currently setting the screen on fire with their latest bilingual thriller, Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha.
Released on April 10, 2026, the film has sparked a massive debate on Stan Twitter about whether it is a masterpiece or just an overstuffed chaos of twists. Directed by Shaneil Deo, this flick brings a dark, gritty edge to the traditional romance-revenge trope that we have not seen in a while.
While critics are split on the screenplay, the audience is eating up the “alpha-male” intensity and the sheer swagger Adivi Sesh brings to the table.
The Adivi Sesh Fever: Why Dacoit Is Polarising The Fandom
If you have already caught the first-day-first-show, you know the story revolves around Hari, a man whose life turns upside down when his lover, Saraswati, becomes the reason he is convicted for murder.
It is a high-stakes game of robberies and betrayal that has everyone talking.
Anurag Kashyap also shows up as a “spiritually quirky” cop, which some fans find hilarious, and others find a bit much. But let’s be real: if that “toxic love meets crime” vibe is what hooked you, you are probably already looking for your next fix before Dacoit eventually hits Amazon Prime Video later this year.
Toxic Love Meets High Stakes: Watch Jibaro For That Gritty Fix
For those who loved the “love that destroys you” angle in Dacoit, you absolutely need to stream Jibaro from Love, Death & Robots.
It is a visual trip that perfectly mirrors the theme of a desire that ruins everything it touches. Just like Hari and Saraswati’s messy dynamic, Jibaro features two characters who are not really right for each other but are driven by a painful, visceral attraction.
It is about a siren and a man who wants her gold, not her soul, which echoes the “robbery for love” motivation we see in Dacoit. It is loud, it is painful, and it is a technical marvel—much like the cinematography fans are praising in Adivi Sesh’s latest outing.
For The Love Of Heists: Why Dhurandhar Is Your Next Big Screen Must
If the robbery sequences in Dacoit were your favourite part, then Dhurandhar: The Revenge is the blockbuster you cannot miss this season.
Released just last month on March 19, 2026, it stars Ranveer Singh as an undercover operative taking down a Pakistani criminal underworld. While Dacoit focuses on personal betrayal, Dhurandhar scales it up to national security, but the “gritty crime” DNA is exactly the same.
It is currently playing in theatres, so if you want that same adrenaline rush, this is your best bet before the April movie slate gets even more crowded.
The Insecurity Angle: Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh Is A Hidden Gem
Now, here is a curveball for you. If you felt the emotional tension in Dacoit came from the male lead feeling “lesser than” or betrayed by his partner, you have to watch Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh.
As per industry analysts, this 2005 film is being revisited as a “horror lens” look at male insecurity in relationships. It tells the story of Mithilesh Shukla, who marries a woman way “above his league” and drowns in self-pity and jealousy.
It is not a thriller in the sense of guns and chases, but the psychological “horror” of not being enough for your partner is a theme Dacoit dances with during its more dramatic turns.
Gritty, Dark, And Unfiltered: Sicario And Kshanam Complete The List
To wrap up your binge-list, you have to go back to the roots. If you haven’t seen Kshanam, stop what you are doing.
It is the film that truly established Adivi Sesh as the king of the South Indian thriller, and many fans are already comparing the twists in Dacoit to his earlier work. And for that ultimate “gritty” atmosphere, watch Sicario on Netflix.
It is a masterclass in tension and technical finesse, which is exactly what Shaneil Deo aimed for in Dacoit.
Whether you are here for the romance or the robberies, the current trend of “alpha-driven” action isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Keep your eyes on the box office, because with MaatruBhumi and Peddi coming later this April, the drama is only getting started.