Nani chooses between Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Mani Ratnam for future collaboration; Here's his pick
Nani's latest film, '
HIT: The Third Case
', directed by Sailesh Kolanu, is enjoying an outstanding run at the box office. The third instalment in the popular 'HIT' franchise features
Nani
as Arjun Sarkaar, a tough cop investigating a chilling series of murders. Recently, the actor shared his pick between two celebrated directors
Sandeep Reddy Vanga
and
Mani Ratnam
.
In a recent interview with Mirchi Telugu, Nani was asked to choose between two acclaimed filmmakers, Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Mani Ratnam, for a future collaboration. While he had previously favoured Vanga, this time Nani happily picked Mani Ratnam, smiling as he made the choice.
About 'HIT 3'
Directed by Sailesh Kolanu and starring Nani in the lead role as SP Arjun Sarkaar, a sharp and obsessive officer of the Homicide Intervention Team (HIT). The film continues the franchise's dark and gritty tone, exploring themes of justice, trauma, and psychological crime investigation.
Alongside Nani, the film features Srinidhi Shetty as ASP Mridula, Arjun's love interest and fellow police officer, as well as
Rao Ramesh
, Surya Sreenivas, Brahmaji, and others in key roles.
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Box office trends
Speaking of its box office performance, 'HIT: The Third Case' opened strongly at the box office, earning approximately Rs 21 crore on its first day, mostly from Telugu-speaking regions. Despite a drop to around Rs 10.5 crore on the second day, it maintained momentum with an estimated Rs 10.25 crore on the third day, bringing the three-day total to about Rs 41.75 crore. Occupancy rates on May 3 showed strong audience interest, with Telugu theatres averaging 52.85% occupancy and Tamil theatres at 38.56%.
Fans on social media have given 'HIT: The Third Case' a largely positive reception. Nani's screen presence, swag, and portrayal of the character were repeatedly described as career-best. While the first half received mixed reviews, with some finding it slow or predictable, the film's momentum picked up significantly after the interval.
Upcoming projects
On the work front, he is currently working with his 'Dasara' director
Srikanth
Odela for their upcoming film, 'The Paradise' and will next work with 'Saaho' director Sujeeth.
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