Mrunal Thakur, Adivi Sesh, Anurag Kashyap, and Zayn Marie Khan recently gathered in Mumbai for the trailer launch of their film Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha. This project is unique as it has been shot simultaneously in both Hindi and Telugu, rather than being a Hindi dubbed version.
Adivi Sesh shared insights into the film’s development, drawing inspiration from the movie Pad Man, featuring Akshay Kumar. He emphasized the importance of cultural differences, saying, “In the US, people wear black dresses to mourn, while in India, we wear white and express our emotions openly.” This cultural understanding influenced creative choices, such as the transformation of the song ‘Chichubuddi’ into ‘Touch Buddy’ to better resonate with Hindi audiences.
He recalled how he was intrigued by the storyline of Pad Man. “It made me think, ‘Why can’t we showcase a Tamil story to a Hindi audience?’” He decided to set the film within the context of the Badlands along the Andhra Pradesh-Karnataka border, aiming to present it in a way that connects authentically with Hindi viewers.
Sesh further mentioned a positive surprise he had during the launch of ‘Touch Buddy’ in Gorakhpur, where the audience instinctively began reciting the dubbed dialogues. They felt a connection, saying, “You are speaking our language. We love that!” This experience underscored his belief that when done right, stories can bridge cultural gaps.
Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha is set to hit theaters on April 10.
