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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'HIT 3' OTT release: Find out what fans are saying about Nani's action-packed thriller
Nani's latest thriller 'HIT 3: The Third Part' has successfully completed its theatrical run and recently made its way to OTT platforms, where it has sparked a lively response from audiences. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The film is part of the popular 'HIT' series directed by and netizens are sharing their reviews of the film after its OTT release. Many fans appreciated the solid foundation the movie builds in its first half, praising the smooth pacing and the intriguing buildup of the investigation. The action sequences, especially, were noted for their choreography and intensity, keeping viewers engaged. However, several viewers felt that the second half dragged a bit, taking longer than necessary to resolve the case, which affected the overall momentum. The user wrote, "#HIT3 was a pretty solid action-crime-thriller, while the first half creates a great build up with some smooth pacing, the second half just takes a bit too much time to wrap up the case, but the entire action sequence was choreographed pretty well. Predictable but fun nonetheless" Nani's portrayal of Arjun Sarkar, the lead investigator, was widely praised. Fans admired his confident screen presence and the blend of swag and intensity he brought to the role. Some even felt that Nani's character overshadowed the action sequences with his compelling performance. However, the villain's character was seen as weak by many, lacking the impact needed to elevate the story's tension. While the film sticks to the familiar 'HIT' series formula, some viewers pointed out that 'HIT 3' introduced more brutal and intense action scenes in the latter half, which added a darker tone to the narrative. Though not considered a masterpiece, the movie was described as a watchable thriller that delivers enough entertainment for fans of the genre. The film stars Nani in the lead role as SP Arjun Sarkaar, a relentless and ruthless officer of the Homicide Intervention Team (HIT) based in Visakhapatnam. The film features as the female lead. It is streaming on Netflix.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'HIT: 3' Box Office Collection Day 4: Nani's action thriller crosses Rs 50 crore mark in India
Arjun Sarkar, played by Nani in ' HIT: The Third Case ', packs a powerful punch at the box office, crossing the Rs 50 crore mark in India after earning Rs 9.50 crore on its first Sunday. Box office update for 'HIT 3' According to trade analyst Sacnilk's report, the movie earned Rs 21 crore on its opening day, with the majority coming from Telugu-speaking regions. On the second day, the film saw a 50% drop, collecting Rs 10.5 crore, followed by a slight dip to Rs 10.4 crore on Saturday. Sunday's early estimates show Rs 9.50 crore, bringing the four-day total to around Rs 51.40 crore. Theatre occupancy Occupancy figures for Sunday, May 4, 2025, the film had a solid appeal. In Telugu-speaking areas, the overall occupancy was nearly 50%, with morning shows at 32%, afternoon shows rising to 57.5%, evening shows peaking at over 61%, and night shows steady at 49%. The Tamil version also performed well, averaging 41.3% occupancy, with afternoon shows drawing the largest crowds. Key regions like Hyderabad and Warangal showed strong turnout, while cities like Chennai and Vijayawada also contributed significantly to the film's success. About the film Directed by Dr Sailesh Kolanu, 'HIT: The Third Case' is the third installment in the popular 'HIT' franchise. The film stars Nani as the relentless cop Arjun Sarkaar, with Srinidhi Shetty playing a pivotal role alongside Surya Sreenivas, Rao Ramesh , and Brahmaji. The crime thriller's intense performances have been received well by audiences, helping it sustain box office momentum despite competition. The film's success marks one of the biggest openings in Nani's career and continues to outpace other releases during the same period. The film's overseas appeal is evident globally as well, with the makers earlier sharing that 'HIT 3' has minted over Rs 82 crore. With these numbers, the movie is expected to hit Rs 100 crore soon.
India Today
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
HIT 3 review: Nani's film has its moments, but it's more a miss than a hit
Telugu actor Nani has been on a dream run with his cinema ventures. Fondly called 'Natural Star', the 'Hi Nanna' actor has developed a sense of confidence among the audience regarding the content of his films. While Nani does experiment with his roles quite often, with 'HIT 3' he has taken it up a notch. Loved for his innocent and endearing screen presence, the level of violence and gore in the film has left Nani's fans with the question, "Is this much violence necessary?"advertisementSimilarly, the 'HIT' franchise, which was produced by Nani's Wallposter Cinema, is a success story because of its out-of-the-box investigative thriller stories, whose presentations in the 'whodunnit' template were unique. But, from the promotional materials, it is evident that the makers are drifting towards the massy side, with Nani's 'Arjun Sarkar' in the third part. This gave rise to another significant question - Is mass action necessary in an investigative thriller?The answers to these questions could have a major impact on Nani's winning streak at the box office. Riding on high expectations, was 'HIT 3' able to live up to them? Let's find out! Arjun Sarkar (Nani), a cop who is under trial on charges of murder, narrates the story to another convict about why he ended up in the cell. In this flashback, we see Arjun investigating a murder case in Kashmir. As the investigation goes deeper, the stakes get higher, until it reaches a point where everything goes bloody. Who is Arjun Sarkar? What is he trying to do? Why is he in jail? How deep and messed up is this case? The answers to these questions and more, make up the plot of the The Third Case' is no doubt a total Nani-starrer, but that in a way has acted as a double-edged sword. Nani leaves an impact as the always-on-edge cop. From the first frame to the last, one can see Nani's brilliance in character, slaying his way through adversity, looking cool while doing it, having a vulture for a pet (sort of), and providing many moments of cheer for his fans. However, apart from Nani and his pet vulture, there is no other interesting character or the limelight stays on Nani the whole time, all other characters, including the antagonist 'Alpha', played by Prateik Babbar, display no depth, rarely leaving any interest or intrigue in their characters. Srinidhi Shetty, who plays Mrudula, Arjun's love interest, is pitched as an interesting character only to have a reveal that can be seen from a mile away. After this reveal, Srinidhi's character seems uninteresting, as she becomes a traditional second-fiddle love interest with some individual glory moments here and there, but nothing writer-director Sailesh Kolanu has written the story keeping in mind that Nani is the protagonist. Unlike the previous instalments, 'HIT 3' lacked writing flair, as the director, in an attempt to turn massy, has undermined the core element of what made the 'HIT' universe what it is today: suspense and mystery. While on a surface level, Arjun Sarkar seems like a grey character, he is the traditional anti-hero of Indian films – a cop willing to cross lines for protagonists in the first two parts were more flawed, and had internal turmoil to deal with, making the situations they were in more interesting. With 'HIT 3', after a point, Arjun Sarkar was more a hero than a character, further astraying from what the first two parts were about. This film is an action thriller, and not an investigative film can be broken down into three parts: the first half, the post-interval narrative, and the last half an hour (climax). The first half establishes Arjun Sarkar, the people he is working with, the case he is working on, and the levels he is willing to go to see his case through. A slightly dragged-out but interesting there is an extremely in-your-face genre shift that was not quite seamless. This shift towards becoming a survival/massacre action piece takes its own time to shape up, making the proceedings predictable and uninteresting. The film, however, ends with a bang, with the final thirty-odd minutes being an action spectacle with several pleasant surprises. Saving the best for the last, the emotions riled up to back the bloody action at the end is undoubtedly the biggest highlight of the technical departments play a major role in making this film as engaging as it is. Despite the flaws in the writing, the cinematography, background scores, set design, and artwork have contributed significantly. A shoutout to the art department for the convincing prosthetic hands, legs, and fingers they prepared, as there were quite a few of them being severed from people by Arjun Sarkar by the end of the this film got stuck between two places, neither being able to fully convince as a follow-up film from the 'HIT' universe nor being an out-and-out commercial entertainer. This limited its potential on both ends, leaving the overall impact of the film on its audience stuck somewhere in between. Despite the drawbacks, 'HIT 3' can still be considered an entertainer and a fan-feast for most of Nani's admirers. Not for those expecting to see Nani in his 'chocolate-boy' avatar, though!2.5 stars out of 5 to 'HIT: The Third Case'Must Watch
Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
HIT 3 Twitter reviews: Netizens praise Nani's performance, call it one of his best
HIT: The Third Case has finally hit the theatres, and Nani's fans wasted no time in sharing their thoughts on social media. Early reactions suggest a divided verdict, but one thing remains unanimous: Nani's performance is being celebrated across the board. A fan on X summed up the actor's versatility by writing, 'Nani can do any role.' Another user praised the film by declaring it, 'a film that completely belongs to Nani.' Compliments kept pouring in for the actor's portrayal of Arjun Sarkar, with one post reading, 'Nani never disappoints. His characterisation has worked big time.' Another user declared it 'Nani's career-best acting, with writing at its peak. Best title card in recent times for a Telugu actor.' One viewer added, 'Nani has completely stolen the show with his swag and performance.' The same user praised the film's structure, calling it a 'neat, action-packed thriller with theatrical extravaganza,' while also complimenting the 'gripping' screenplay and background score. #HIT3 [ #ABRatings – 3.5/5 ] – Aazing First half, Followed by Power Thrilling packed second half🔥 – #Nani Completely stole the show with his Swag & performance, Great Performance as usual 👏👏 – Gripping screenplay throughout the film👌 – This part is majorly focused on… — धर्म रक्षक🚩🕉️ (@DharmRakshak07) May 1, 2025 ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO However, reactions weren't universally glowing. Some users noted that the film doesn't quite live up to the hype, particularly criticizing the investigation arc. One review read, 'Nani did a great job, the final act was intense, and the story idea was good. But the investigation felt routine, emotions were weak, and BGM was flat. Verdict: A decent thriller with some strong moments. Rating: 2.5/5.' #HIT3Review Nani did a great job, the final act was intense, and the story idea was good 👌 But the investigation felt routine, emotions were weak, and BGM was flat. Verdict: A decent thriller with some strong moments. Rating: 2.5/5 #HIT3 #HIT3TheThirdCase @NameisNani — Movie Threat (@MovieThreat) May 1, 2025 Another user was more scathing in their criticism, tweeting, '#Hit3 is an average movie with good cinematography and acting from Nani. It has borrowed a lot of things, didn't find anything unique or thrilling to be honest. Last 20 mins were the best portions; the rest had bad screenplay. Garbage love track. Barely any ounce of investigative thriller genre.' The pacing of the film was another point of debate. While several users found the first half underwhelming, many agreed that the second half, especially the final act, delivered the intensity and momentum expected from the franchise. Terrific 2nd Half 🔥 Last 30 mintues 👏👏👌👌 Bloodbath 🩸🩸🩸🩸 Cameos 🐦🔥🐦🔥🐦🔥 @NameisNani producer ga guts ki 🙏👏 @KolanuSailesh Writing ki 👏👌 #Hit3 #HIT3Review — S (@UrsShareef) May 1, 2025 Despite the criticism, HIT: The Third Case has also been praised for its surprise cameos, which many fans described as a 'great surprise.' The film, clashing with Suriya's Retro at the box office, features Nani in a dark, gritty avatar as Arjun Sarkar, a cop driven by justice and personal demons. The story unfolds across layered backdrops and high-stakes action, with Srinidhi Shetty starring opposite Nani as the romantic lead.
News18
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Nani Unveils Intense Look In New Poster Of Action Drama Hit 3 Ahead Of Its Release
Last Updated: In a recent interview, Nani opened up about his role as Arjun Sarkar, an angry, fearless cop, revealing that the character was initially envisioned as a cameo Nani is gearing up for his next action drama, Hit 3. The film will also star Srinidhi Shetty, Surya Srinivas, Adil Pala, Rao Ramesh, Adarsh Balakrishna, Ravi Mariya and Maganti Srinath in prominent roles. As it gears up for May 1 release, the actor dropped new look poster which has instantly gone viral. In the poster, Nani is looking intense and fierce. '7 #HIT3 #HIT3FromMay1st," reads the caption. HIT: The First Case (2020) and HIT: The Second Case (2022) featured Adivi Sesh and Vishwak Sen in the lead roles, respectively and garnered positive responses from fans and critics alike. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the film is set in Vizag and promises a darker, more intense crime thriller than its predecessors. In a recent interview, Nani opened up about his role as Arjun Sarkar, an angry, fearless cop, revealing that the character was initially envisioned as a cameo in HIT 2 but was later expanded into a full-fledged lead for the third installment. Fans are eagerly waiting to witness Nani in this never-seen-before avatar. In a conversation with Great Andhra, the actor said, 'To be honest, the HIT 3 story wasn't finished while we were working on HIT 2. Director Sailesh requested whether we could include a high point in the climax, either starring me or another actor in a cameo. As we were creating the HIT universe, it felt like an excellent opportunity to have another actor make an appearance." The actor further added that, as a producer, he felt responsible for the production and decided to perform the cameo role of Arjun Sarkar himself. Despite not planning a third part because of his lineup, Nani was able to fit the film into his schedule when a seven-month gap opened up due to delays in another project. 'Sailesh had been telling me that he had a narrative point, and I loved what I heard. So we started working on it," he explained. Recently, the makers unveiled the film's official trailer, which received massive responses from the audience. However, fans were quick to draw comparisons between HIT 3 and other recent violent films, including Ranbir Kapoor's Animal and Unni Mukundan's Marco. First Published:
