Shruti Haasan, who momentarily paused her acting career to focus on her passion for music, made a notable return to films, landing significant roles in projects like Salaar. Recently, she signed on for Adivi Sesh’s action thriller Dacoit, but reports suggest that she has stepped away from the project. The reasons for her exit appear to be multifaceted.

Initial reports indicate that scheduling conflicts may have influenced her decision. However, rumors are swirling that creative differences arose, particularly regarding Adivi Sesh's role in the project. Allegedly, Sesh began taking control of the film, leading to frustration for Shruti, who had initially joined the project based on the director Shaneil Deo's vision.

As the film has been in production for several months, the makers have yet to confirm Shruti Haasan's departure officially. Her busy slate, which includes upcoming films like Coolie, Salaar 2, Shouryanga Parvam, and Chennai Story, could have also contributed to her decision to step back from Dacoit.

Directed by cinematographer-turned-director Shaneil Deo and produced by Supriya Yarlagadda and Suniel Narang, Dacoit had generated excitement with its teaser released last December, showcasing a tense standoff between Adivi Sesh and Shruti Haasan. As developments unfold, fans will be keen to see how this situation impacts the project and both actors' careers.