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Pink Villa
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
4 Latest South films to watch on OTT this week (May 26 - June 1): HIT 3, Retro to Agnyathavasi
A new week means new stories from the South landing on your favorite streaming apps. These movies bring bold characters, sharp plots, and fresh emotions. Whether it's a crime drama or an action romance, there's something for every mood. The best part? You don't need a ticket to enjoy them. New South movies releasing on OTT this week 1. Agnyathavasi Cast: Rangayana Raghu, Siddu Moolimani, Paavana Gowda, Sharath Lohithaswa Where to watch: ZEE5 Release date: May 28, 2025 Set in the forests of Malnad during the 90s, Agnyathavasi unfolds in a quiet village untouched by progress. The peace is broken when scholar Srinivas Iyer is found dead. Initially seen as natural, his death raises suspicions, prompting Inspector Govindu and Ananthu to reopen the inactive local police station. 2. HIT: The Third Case (HIT 3) Cast: Nani, Srinidhi Shetty, Prateik Babbar, Ravindra Vijay, Adivi Sesh (cameo) Where to watch: Netflix Release date: May 29, 2025 HIT 3 follows the life of Arjun Sarkaar, a fierce cop assigned to the HIT unit in Visakhapatnam. The story begins with him in prison for a shocking crime. As he shares his past with a fellow inmate, the plot moves into a flashback. Arjun is shown committing brutal murders and filming each one. In a surprising twist, he is tasked with investigating those very crimes. Gradually, it is revealed that his actions are part of a larger plan to infiltrate a deadly dark web cult. 3. Jerry Inspired by the beloved cartoon Tom and Jerry, this Malayalam film revolves around a mischievous mouse named Jerry. It starts with the rodent creating chaos in a single household and disrupting daily life with unexpected pranks. The mayhem soon spreads beyond the family. In their attempts to catch the clever mouse, the villagers come up with quirky and imaginative solutions. 4. Retro Retro tells the story of Paari, a young man burdened by years of resentment toward his father as he never accepted him. He becomes part of her powerful crime empire but is treated only as a henchman. Longing for a better life, Paari dreams of marrying Rukmini and leaving crime behind. However, betrayal and a conflict with his father land him in prison. The film follows his emotional journey of redemption, identity, and letting go of violence.
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Unacceptable imagery': India lodges protest with Canada over floats at Toronto parade
HIT 3 box office collection day 5: Nani's action thriller enters Rs 100 crore club Entertainment 4 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Telugu star Nani has once again proven that he is a bankable personality with his latest action thriller, HIT: The Third Case, also emerging as a hit and passing the crucial first Monday test, but only just. Although the movie witnessed a 60.78 per cent dip in its daily earnings, HIT 3 managed to enter the Rs 100 crore club during the day, making it the fourth-highest-grossing Telugu film of 2025.
NDTV
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
HIT: The Third Case Box Office Collection Day 4: Nani's Film Crosses Rs 50 Crore Mark
New Delhi: Nani's HIT The Third Case is currently enjoying a successful run at the box office. The Telugu action thriller earned Rs 9.5 crore on its first Sunday, reported Sacnilk. With this, the film's total collection stands at Rs 51.4 crore. HIT: The Third Case recorded a 49.96% Telugu occupancy on May 4, the report added. Breaking it down — morning shows saw 32%, afternoon shows witnessed 57.49%, evening shows peaked at 61.19%, and night shows registered 49.14% occupancy. HIT: The Third Case features Nani as SP Arjun Sarkaar. Srinidhi Shetty plays ASP Mridula, who is also Nani's love interest. Surya Srinivas, Adil Pala, Rao Ramesh, Samuthirakani, Komalee Prasad, Nepoleon, and Ravindra Vijay are also part of the film. HIT: The Third Case is garnering praise for its gripping storyline. Not just us, but Ram Charan has also given a shout-out to Nani and the team. The actor on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, "Hearing fantastic reviews about #HIT3. Special mention to my dear brother Nani for choosing unique scripts and scoring blockbusters across genres." He added, "Hats off to Sailesh Kolanu for scripting and executing this intense film. Congratulations Srinidhi Shetty, Prashanth Rangaswamy and the teams at @walpostercinema, @UnanimousProds for the superb success." Hearing fantastic reviews about #HIT3. Special mention to my dear brother @NameisNani ❤️ for choosing unique scripts and scoring blockbusters across genres. Hats off to @KolanuSailesh for scripting and executing this intense film. Congratulations @SrinidhiShetty7,… — Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) May 3, 2025 HIT: The Third Case is produced by Prashanti Tipirneni and Nani under Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions. The Sailesh Kolanu directorial is the third installment in the HIT franchise, which began in 2020 with HIT: The First Case, featuring Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma. It was followed by HIT: The Second Case in 2022. The second part featured Adivi Sesh and Meenakshi Chaudhary in lead roles.
News18
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mickey J Meyer Defends HIT 3's Background Score Amidst Online Backlash
Last Updated: Mickey J Meyer addressed criticism of his score in HIT: The Third Case. He defended his creative risks and expressed gratitude to his audience. Music composer Mickey J Meyer recently opened up about the criticism aimed at his background score in HIT: The Third Case, the latest Telugu film starring Nani. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Meyer shared his thoughts on the negative feedback and compared it to similar responses he faced with his work on the 2007 film Happy Days. Addressing the criticism, Meyer recalled, 'A very senior technician complained when he heard Happy Days' score. He said, 'What is this garbage, just 1 guitar, 1 piano here and there.' Trust me, you could elevate a lot of scenes in Happy Days more than what I did. That was 18 years ago, and I knew he was outdated in his approach. I get the same feeling now with #HIT3 score. It's a strange feeling. I feel great things coming my way! Criticism will always be there, but the choice of words some reviewers are using inadvertently portrays themselves poorly." Meyer further explained his creative process, saying, 'I am of a different mindset. I take risks, which pays off, maybe not always. Make no mistake, the score in HIT3 is successful in supporting the movie and is instrumental in its success, but not in ways some people are used to. Scene elevation is the easiest part of a score, but Sailesh did not want an over-the-top score. It took me a while to understand his vision. But not everyone can like your work. I will do what I can. I'm not defending myself, but sometimes it's important to express my thoughts." He added, 'I rarely speak up, but it's time for me to go back into quietness and do my job silently. I'm surviving in this industry by the grace of my Lord and savior Jesus Christ, and the support of the Telugu audience and music lovers." Mickey also expressed gratitude towards his audience, saying, 'To the ones who are not impressed by my work sometimes, sure, I will try to create something that you will enjoy. This is the entertainment business, and you do it for others—that's the goal. Tollywood has always been my niche, and you'll stop hearing my music the day I decide I'm done. Until then, I try my best!" HIT: The Third Case, which released on May 1, 2025, is a Telugu-language action thriller written and directed by Sailesh Kolanu. The film stars Nani and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead roles and has been produced by Prashanti Tipirneni and Nani under Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions. First Published:
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Intel Laptops + 1:1 Support for Your Team Lenovo Pro Benefits Learn More Undo 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.
