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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.
News18
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
HIT 3 Beats Eega, Becomes Nani's Second Biggest Box Office Hit Worldwide
Last Updated: Nani's HIT: The Third Case, directed by Sailesh Kolanu, has surpassed Eega's lifetime gross, becoming his second highest-grossing film globally after Dasara. Nani's latest crime thriller HIT: The Third Case is proving to be a solid winner at the box office. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the film has officially surpassed the lifetime worldwide gross of Eega (2012), making it Nani's second highest-grossing film globally after Dasara. HIT 3, which released on May 1, continues the popular Homicide Intervention Team franchise and stars Nani alongside KGF actress Srinidhi Shetty. The gripping storyline and strong word-of-mouth have helped the film maintain steady collections, both domestically and overseas. While Dasara remains Nani's biggest hit to date, on Day 9, HIT: The Third Case edged past Eega, a landmark film in his career directed by S.S. Rajamouli. It is Nani's 4th film to cross the Rs 100 crore milestone globally. On its ninth day in theatres, HIT: The Third Case collected an estimated ₹1.77 crore in India, bringing its net domestic total to ₹65.27 crore, according to Sacnilk. With taxes included, the film's gross collection in India has reached approximately ₹77.01 crore. While the movie has seen a dip in overseas earnings, its international gross currently stands at around ₹24 crore. HIT The Third Case also features Surya Srinivas, Rao Ramesh, Nepoleon, Komalee Prasad, and several others in pivotal roles. The HIT franchise kicked off in 2020 with HIT: The First Case, starring Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma. The second installment, HIT: The Second Case, released in 2022, brought in Adivi Sesh and Meenakshi Chaudhary in the lead roles. First Published: May 10, 2025, 15:10 IST
News18
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
HIT: The Third Case Box Office Day 7: Nani's Film Earns Rs 61.20 Crore In First Week
Last Updated: HIT: The Third Case, directed by Sailesh Kolanu and starring Nani and Srinidhi Shetty, earned around Rs 61.20 crore in its first week. HIT: The Third Case Box Office Collection: Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, this third instalment in the popular HIT (Homicide Intervention Team) franchise has been pulling in steady numbers at the box office. Nani and Srinidhi Shetty's Hit: The Third Case (aka Hit 3) kicked off its theatrical run on May 1. HIT: The Third Case continued its strong run at the box office, earning an estimated Rs 59.05 crore net in India over its first six days. On its seventh day, the film collected approximately Rs 2.15 crore net across all languages, taking its total to around Rs 61.20 crore (early estimates). The Telugu (2D) version maintained steady occupancy on Wednesday, May 7, with morning shows at 12.56%, afternoon at 18.15%, evening at 15.59%, and night shows at 17.59%. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu and produced by Prashanti Tipirneni and Nani under Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions, HIT The Third Case stars Nani and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead roles. The action thriller also features Surya Srinivas, Rao Ramesh, Nepoleon, Komalee Prasad, and several others in pivotal roles. Surya, who plays ASP Ravi in HIT 3, recently shared how he got the role in the film. The actor told Telangana Today, 'I got a call from Wall Poster Cinema. They said they were from the HIT franchise and asked me to drop by. When I walked in, Sailesh sir was reading a book. He asked me what I do, and I showed him my previous work." He added, 'I had a three-minute video I had recorded for an audition—it wasn't even meant for this role. But after watching it, he said, 'That's enough. I'll talk to Nani and get back to you.' And boom—I was in." The HIT franchise kicked off in 2020 with HIT: The First Case, starring Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma. The second installment, HIT: The Second Case, released in 2022, brought in Adivi Sesh and Meenakshi Chaudhary in the lead roles. First Published:
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nani shares first post as his action film 'HIT 3' crosses Rs 101 crore mark globally: 'You gave us and cinema 101 reasons to celebrate'
Tollywood star Nani has scored yet another box office win with his latest release, ' HIT: The Third Case ', as the action-packed crime thriller has reportedly crossed the Rs 101 crore mark globally within just four days of its release. Nani has now shared a gratitude post for his fans, confirming the box office win. The production house took to their X (formerly Twitter) account to share the major update about the Nani-starrer today (May 5). Although the film received a mixed critical reception and faced stiff competition from Suriya's 'Retro', it has still managed to draw massive crowds to theatres. check out the post here: The makers also shared a poster of Nani in a gritty, blood-smeared look, along with the caption, 'Sarkaar's Century. Rs 101+ crore gross worldwide for HIT 3 in 4 days. A massive first weekend for the action crime thriller . (Sic)' The 'Hi Nanna' actor was quick to respond to the box office success with a quirky social media post. He dropped an image of himself standing in front of a wall featuring a heart and confirmed that the movie had crossed Rs 101 crore globally. He wrote, 'You gave us and cinema 101 reasons to celebrate. #HIT3 (sic).' 'HIT 3' is helmed by director Sailesh Kolanu and stars Nani as SP Arjun Sarkaar, alongside Srinidhi Shetty as Mrudula. The film is the third instalment in the HIT franchise , which follows the investigations of the Homicide Intervention Team. The previous instalments featured Vishwak Sen and Adivi Sesh in leading roles. Srinidhi & Nani Boost 'Hit 3' Promotion Currently, Nani and Srinidhi Shetty are on a promotional tour across the United States. Nani is expected to begin shooting for his next film, 'The Paradise', directed by Srikanth Odela. It is set to hit theatres on March 26, 2026.
India Today
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
HIT 3 box office: Nani's third film to cross Rs 100-crore mark
Actor Nani continues his strong box office run with 'HIT: The Third Case', which has grossed over Rs 100 crore worldwide in just four days. Despite mixed reviews and facing competition from Suriya's 'Retro', the crime thriller is emerging as a major commercial makers announced the milestone with a poster showing Nani in a blood-smeared avatar, captioned: 'Sarkaar's Century. Rs 101+ crore gross worldwide for 'HIT 3' in 4 days. "A massive first weekend for the action crime thriller.(Sic)'advertisementHere's the post: The film, which released on May 1, marks the third time Nani has entered the Rs 100 crore club after 'Dasara' collecting Rs 118.5 crore in its full run and 'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' collecting Rs 101 crore. It is also the first in the 'HIT' franchise to reach the 100-crore in North America, 'HIT 3' has surpassed the USD 2 million milestone, marking Nani's third consecutive film to achieve this feat in the region. Considered one of the most bankable actors in recent times, Nani continues his successful streak with a filmography that balances both commercial appeal and meaningful the moment, Nani shared a heartfelt post on Instagram with a picture of him facing a heart drawn on a wall, captioned: 'You gave us and cinema 101 reasons to celebrate. #HIT3 (sic).' The symbolic use of '101 reasons' to match the film's gross resonated with fans, making the post go the post: Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, 'HIT 3' stars Nani as SP Arjun Sarkaar and Srinidhi Shetty as Mrudula. The film is the third instalment in the crime thriller series featuring the Homicide Intervention Team. The first two parts featured Vishwak Sen and Adivi Sesh in the the trailer: Nani and Srinidhi Shetty are currently promoting the film in the US. After the promotion, Nani is expected to join the shoot of his next project 'The Paradise', directed by 'Dasara' filmmaker Srikanth Odela. The film is slated for release on March 26, 2026.
