Upcoming Telugu films Dacoit and Peddi have delayed their releases to avoid competing with major releases like Dhurandhar 2, Toxic, and Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Dacoit shifts to April 10, 2026, while Peddi moves to April 30, 2026. These adjustments aim to secure better box office performance for the films.
The Indian film industry is seeing strategic shifts in release schedules to prevent high-stakes box office battles. According to recent announcements, Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur's action thriller Dacoit, originally set for March 19, 2026, has been postponed to April 10, 2026. This move avoids a direct clash with the highly anticipated Dhurandhar 2 and Yash's Toxic, both slated for the same date.
Dhurandhar 2, a sequel riding on the success of its predecessor, is expected to dominate the March box office. Toxic, a big-banner production, adds to the competition, prompting filmmakers to rethink timelines. Similarly, Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor's rural action drama Peddi faced a scheduling conflict after Pawan Kalyan announced his film Ustaad Bhagat Singh for March 26, 2026. Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana and produced by Vriddhi Cinemas in association with Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, was initially planned for late March—reports vary slightly between March 26 and 27—but will now arrive on April 30, 2026.
Ram Charan shared the update on social media, posting: "#PEDDI will see you on 30th APRIL, 2026." The film boasts a stellar technical team, including Academy Award winner A.R. Rahman for music, cinematographer R. Rathnavelu, and editor Navin Nooli. Recent production highlights include wrapping the Delhi schedule and shooting a high-intensity fight sequence choreographed by Sham Kaushal on a massive set in Hyderabad. The cast also features Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyendu Sharma.
These postponements provide clearer windows for Dacoit and Peddi, potentially boosting their collections amid a crowded spring slate. Fans remain excited for these action-packed entertainers, with post-production progressing smoothly.
