Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha opens strong with Rs 15 crore+ on Day 1, marking his biggest debut. Positive word of mouth, fresh pairing with Mrunal Thakur, and strong performances drive momentum

Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur's film tries too hard to be a dramatic, twisted tale of forbidden and star-crossed lovers, but ends up becoming a tedious watch due to its hare-brained script. Despite decent performances, the romance, it feels underwhelming and fails to pull you in