This was followed by a rare trip to the world's most beloved Tirupati Balaji Temple on February 28, when Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur and Telugu actor Adivi Sesh visited the famed Temple. The pair prayed for some heavenly favor before embarking on a promotional campaign for their next movie “Dacoit.” Their departure was the first official sign of the film’s campaign, which combined spirituality with the visual realm. The worshipers and devotees congregated to catch a fleeting view of the stars - it kept the temple feeling extra alive.
At the temple, Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh offered prayers at the temple, showing thanks and asking for blessings in case their film was successful. Beginning promotions at Tirupati, as Adivi Sesh says, was a special occasion: being able to see the beginning of an upward push for the promotion on a pleasant and spiritual note. Mrunal Thakur also expressed her excitement about the film; she also thanked the fans of this film for all their devotion. The temple crowd underscored the close link between cinema and culture in India.
“Dacoit,” an action-drama with Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh for the first time, is to be released this year. The movie has an impressive plot-line, performances, and visuals. We got the first song of the film, “Rubaroo” released recently, and received positive emotions from viewers. The temple tour was aligned with this launch to gain momentum in the promotional push. The film has already raised the hopes for its release; April 2026 is a good year to look forward to.
Beginning promotion at Tirupati represents a strategy not lacking in forethought. By selecting a spiritual destination, the stars didn't just relate to their fans but forged a strong cultural impact in a spiritual setting making it a destination of cultural currency. The visit drew online chatter on social media and photos and videos of the stars’ faces spread quickly. This mix of heritage and contemporary pitching for film ads demonstrates the ways that film campaigns are changing to try and reach audiences that no other way.
Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh visited Tirupati Balaji Temple for a much more than mere promotional event, as it was not a promotional party, but rather, a show of Faith and Thank God. As they embark on the path of evangelisation of “Dacoit,” the blessings sought at Tirupati give an element of spirituality to their way ahead of the film. However, the date of release will be April 2026, and with that the whole process of this collaboration to the big screen is coming together. If the visit to the Temple is a signal, "Dacoit" is destined to pack a punch on the big screen and in an era.
