Adivi Shesh says we introduced the dacoit to Anurag Kashyap at Shobhita Dhulipala’s wedding
Adivi Shesh shared an interesting behind-the-scenes anecdote about his upcoming film Dacait. The actor revealed that the project was actually handed over to filmmaker Anurag Kashyap amid Shobhita Dhulipala’s wedding celebrations.
Actor Adivi Shesh reveals that this is one of the most important conversations about his upcoming film dacoit This happened in the most unexpected atmosphere amidst the wedding celebrations. The actor shared how filmmaker Anurag Kashyap was brought on board during Shobhita Dhulipala’s wedding, and producer Supriya was instrumental in making it possible.
Speaking exclusively to India Today, Shesh recalled, “We had chosen him dacoit At Shobhita’s wedding, that too through Supriya, as she is the producer of the film. He said, ‘Just listen to Shesh’s story. He and Shenil (director) have written it together. Then I went and introduced myself. I said, ‘I am Shesh.’ He said, ‘I know, I have seen your film.’ Shobhita also talked about this.
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After this, a statement was suddenly given amidst the wedding rituals. “I said, ‘Yes, sir, there is a role.’ All the traditions were happening, we were sitting there in the tent and I was telling sir the whole story,” he added.
Anurag Kashyap also confirmed the unusual setting of the pitch. “Right after I took Shobhita into that thing, I kept her there (pavilion). She was sitting and I went from there to listen to the story. Then, after I came into films, I fell in love with everyone,” he shared.
When asked if it was an immediate yes, Kashyap replied in his typical candid style, “I had no choice. They didn’t give me any choice. I didn’t get a single choice.” omen. I was just told that you are doing this film.
Teasing Kashyap’s role in the film, Shesh said, “It is not what everyone is expecting from him in Dacoit. Whatever is being written in the media about Anurag sir’s role in the film, we have not said it. So you will have to wait and see what happens in the future.”
Apart from Shesh and Kashyap, dacoit Actor Mrinal Thakur also plays an important role in this. The film is directed by Shenil Dev.
dacoit Slated for theatrical release in Hindi and Telugu on April 10, 2026.