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Mrunal vs Alia: BO Clash Nobody Saw Coming

Christmas 2025 will see a major box-office clash between two highly awaited films. Telugu action drama Dacoit, starring Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur, and Anurag Kashyap, has built strong buzz since its glimpse video featuring Anurag was released.

This film is crucial for Mrunal, who last appeared in Telugu cinema with Hi Nanna in 2023. After the poor performance of Son of Sardaar 2, fans hope Dacoit helps her bounce back and prove her position as a pan-India actress.

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Competing with Dacoit is YRF’s next Spy Universe installment, Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt. After the failure of WAR 2 despite Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR’s presence, YRF faces pressure to revive audience trust in its spy franchise.

Critics feel Alpha might struggle if YRF sticks to repetitive action and storytelling. Some fans believe Alia can save the franchise, while others argue that if Salman, Hrithik, and Jr. NTR couldn’t, expecting Alia to do so may be unrealistic.

Social media users think Alpha’s low expectations might work in its favour, possibly turning it into a surprise hit. Director Shiv Rawail’s involvement after his Netflix success The Railway Men has also raised curiosity about the film.

Both Alpha and Dacoit are releasing on Christmas 2025, setting the stage for an intense box-office battle that will decide which film wins over the audience.

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Manaswini K

Manaswini is a senior writer with extensive experience covering Telugu cinema, as well as the broader Indian film landscape, including Bollywood, Tamil, and other regional industries. With a strong focus on NRI (Non-R…

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