'HIT: The Third Case' becomes Nani's biggest opener; collects Rs 101 crore in four days
starrer '
HIT: The Third Case
' directed by
has turned into a blockbuster sensation, smashing
box office records
within just four days of its release. The makers announced that the film grossed over
Rs 101 crore
worldwide in its opening weekend.
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Sharing the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) the makers wrote, "Sarkaar's century. 101+ crores gross worldwide for #HIT3 in 4 days Book your tickets now! A massive first weekend for the
action crime thriller
#BoxOfficeKaSarkaar"
From its first show, 'HIT 3' captured audiences with its gripping narrative and intense performances, quickly becoming a box office powerhouse. The film's opening day collection of Rs 43 crore worldwide is the highest of Nani's career, surpassing his previous hit 'Dasara' which had opened with Rs 38 crore.
The strong start was followed by steady collections over the next three days, with the film earning Rs 10.5 crore on Friday, ₹10.4 crore on Saturday, and an estimated Rs 9.5 crore on Sunday in India alone. By the end of day four, the domestic net collection stood at around Rs 51.4 crore as per trade analyst Sacnilk.
'HIT: The Third Case' also performed strongly overseas, crossing the $2 million mark in North America, making it Nani's third consecutive film to achieve this feat in the US market.
Speaking about the film, 'HIT: The Third Case' centers on SP Arjun Sarkaar played by Nani, a tough and relentless cop working with the Homicide Intervention Team 'HIT' in Visakhapatnam.
The film also features Surya Sreenivas,
, and Brahmaji in key roles. For the franchise's fans, the post-credit scene introduces ACP Veerappan in Chennai investigating a new crime, setting the stage for 'HIT: The Fourth Case'.
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