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Economic Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
HIT 3 OTT release date confirmed: Nani's crime thriller to stream earlier than expected. Where and when to watch?
Nani and Srinidhi Shetty's action thriller HIT: The Third Case is set to premiere on Netflix on May 29, 2025, after a successful theatrical run that grossed over ₹120 crore worldwide. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the film follows officer Arjun Sarkaar as he investigates a series of brutal murders, leading to a deeper undercover mission. The movie, which marks Srinidhi Shetty's Tollywood debut, will stream in multiple languages and is expected to reach a wider audience with extended scenes that were not shown in theatres. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Netflix to Stream HIT 3 Earlier Than Expected Storyline and Star Cast Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Telugu action thriller HIT: The Third Case, starring Nani and Srinidhi Shetty, is gearing up for its digital release after a successful theatrical run. Released in cinemas on May 1, 2025, the film received largely positive reviews from critics and audiences. With a domestic box office haul of Rs 79.05 crore and global earnings of Rs 117.25 crore within just 19 days, the movie has emerged as the highest-grossing film in Nani's career, crossing Rs 120 crore film's strong performance at the box office was also significant for the Telugu film industry, offering a much-needed boost following several underwhelming releases. Produced by Nani and Prashanti Tipirneni under Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions, the project was made on a budget of Rs 64 crore and has already secured profits from its digital has officially added HIT: The Third Case to its "Coming Soon" section, confirming the film will begin streaming on May 29, 2025. This comes as a surprise to many, as earlier reports had hinted at a June 5 release. Although the streaming giant and the film's makers have not made formal social media announcements, the listing on Netflix has stirred excitement among fans waiting to watch it from early digital release strategy marks a shift from the traditional four-week theatrical window observed by many Telugu films. The movie is set to premiere in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, expanding its audience reach The Third Case is the third installment in the popular HIT franchise, directed by Sailesh Kolanu, who is being praised for his gripping storytelling. The narrative follows Arjun Sarkaar, an officer transferred to HIT Visakhapatnam, who becomes entangled in a brutal murder investigation. The film takes a dark turn as Arjun is introduced as a prisoner recounting past events to a fellow inmate, unveiling a deeper undercover operation targeting a cult-like criminal film also features Surya Srinivas, Vishwak Sen, Adil Pala, Prateik Babbar, and Tisca Chopra. Adivi Sesh, the lead from HIT: The Second Case, appears in a surprise climax cameo, which thrilled fans of the franchise. Srinidhi Shetty, who makes her Tollywood debut, plays a key role in the marks yet another successful OTT collaboration for Nani, who has maintained a strong presence on Netflix. His previous films have also been picked up by the platform, and reports suggest that his upcoming project, The Paradise, will follow the same 3 was rated A due to its intense violence, which might have limited its theatrical audience. However, with the OTT release, the film is expected to reach a wider demographic. Reports also suggest that the Netflix version may include extended sequences that were omitted in theaters, making it an even more compelling watch for fans of the background score and music, composed by Mickey J Meyer, have been appreciated for enhancing the film's intense mood. Director Sailesh Kolanu, known for Saindhav, has earned accolades for his nuanced storytelling and ability to maintain suspense throughout the film.
Mint
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
HIT 3 Box Office Collection Day 7: Nani's action movie fails to improve audience footfall, registers 38% drop in revenue
HIT 3 Box Office Collection Day 7: Nani's latest Telugu movie has slowed down at the Tollywood box office, falling earnings of the first week indicate. The action-thriller 'HIT: The Third Case' with a run time of 157 minutes and high-octane action-packed sequences has failed to improve audience response in theatres after strong debut. Reportedly made on an overall budget of ₹ 100 crores, the movie HIT 3 witnessed 38.15 percent drop in revenue on Wednesday, according to film industry tracker Sacnilk. This sequel, which was primarily shot in Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and Jammu and Kashmir was released in several languages – Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi. On Day 7 at the domestic box office, HIT 3 registered ₹ 2.01 crore net earnings with Telugu shows contributing most to its income flow. Produced by Nani's sister Prashanti Tipirneni under the banners Wall Poster Cinema and his Unanimous Productions, the movie made a massive opening on its release day and raked in ₹ 21 crore net in India. It continued its impressive run and amassed ₹ 20.65 crore net during its first weekend. During its seven-day run in theatres, HIT 3 amassed ₹ 61.06 crore net in India. Now, let's move to worldwide earnings. Despite a promising stat, the movie failed to retain audience interest as suggested by occupancy figures. HIT: The Third Case recorded an overall 15.97% Telugu and 18.25% Tamil occupancy on Wednesday. At the global box office, HIT 3 collected ₹ 92.50 crore gross within 6-days by raking in ₹ 22.80 crore gross in the overseas market. The filmmakers in a post on Instagram wrote, '#HIT3 grosses $2.1 M+ in the North America with sensational response all across the country.' Notably, the third instalment of the HIT franchise - HIT: The Third Case - is the sequel to HIT: The Second Case (2022) which featured Adivi Sesh. The first part was Sailesh's HIT: The First Case, released in 2020.
NDTV
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
HIT The Third Case Week 1 Box Office Report: Nani's Film Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down
New Delhi: HIT: The Third Case, headlined by Nani, has been enjoying a decent run at the box office. The film, which arrived on May 1, has now crossed the Rs 60 crore mark. On Day 7 (May 7), HIT: The Third Case earned Rs 2.13 crore at the ticket window, reported Sacnilk. With this, the film's total box office collection now stands at Rs 61.20 crore. The action thriller witnessed an overall occupancy rate of 15.97 percent in the Telugu markets on its first Wednesday, added the report. To break it down, HIT: The Third Case' s morning shows recorded 11.63 percent occupancy, followed by 20.23 percent in the afternoon screenings. The evening shows registered 15.38 percent occupancy while the audience attendance in the night shows peaked at 25.77 percent. HIT: The Third Case, directed by Sailesh Kolanu, is jointly bankrolled by Nani and Prashanti Tipirneni under the banner of Unanimous Productions and Wall Poster Cinema. Besides Nani, the film also features KGF fame actress Srinidhi Shetty. She essays the character of ASP Mridula and Nani's love interest. Surya Srinivas, Adil Pala, Rao Ramesh, Samuthirakani, Komalee Prasad, Nepoleo, and Ravindra Vijay are also seen in important roles. HIT: The Third Case is about SP Arjun Sarkaar (Nani), who investigates a series of brutal murders in Jammu and Kashmir. His probe unleashes darker secrets that challenge him physically and mentally. Not just fans, but Telugu star Ram Charan has also praised HIT: The Third Case. On May 3, the actor gave a shoutout to the film team on X. Ram Charan wrote, 'Hearing fantastic reviews about HIT 3. Special mention to my dear brother Nani for choosing unique scripts and scoring blockbusters across genres. Hats off to Sailesh Kolanu for scripting and executing this intense film. Congratulations, Srinidhi Shetty, Prashanth Rangaswamy and the teams 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 the sequel to the 2020 blockbuster HIT: The First Case, featuring Vishwak Sen. The second part, HIT: The Second Case, led by Adivi Sesh released in 2022.
Mint
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Hit 3 Box Office Collection Day 7: Nani's film crosses ₹60 crore mark in India, outperforms Suriya's Retro
Hit 3 Box Office Collection Day 7: Actor Nani's recent film HIT 3 is performing better than its main opponent, Suriya-starrer Retro. While Suriya had a stronger opening at the ticket window, HIT 3 has now surpassed it in overall box office collections. Both films were released on May 1, on Labour day. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, HIT 3 earned ₹ 1.2 crore from its morning, afternoon and evening shows across India on day 7. Although the film saw a drop of over 50% in earnings compared to the previous day, it has now crossed the ₹ 60 crore mark with its total collections. The total business made by Nani's film in India since its release is ₹ 60.25 crore. However, these are live data from the website and subject to changes. These numbers will be updated after the night shows. HIT: The Third Case saw an overall 15.43% occupancy among the Telugu audience on Wednesday. Its Tamil version had an overall 15.75% occupancy on Wednesday. While it's lower than its previous week's performance, the numbers are still better than Suriya's Retro. The total business made by Retro on day 7 is ₹ 50.24 crore. While makers of Retro claimed that the film has crossed the ₹ 100 crore mark overseas, Sacnilk is yet to report the same. On the other hand, HIT 3 is seemingly much closer to the ₹ 100 crore club at the international box office, as per the website. On day 6, HIT 3's India Net Collection was ₹ 59.05 crore. On the same day, its Worldwide Collection was ₹ 92.50 crore, while its Overseas Collection was ₹ 22.80 crore. On May 6, its India Gross Collection was ₹ 69.70 crore. HIT 3 is written and directed by Sailesh Kolanu. It stars Nani alongside Srinidhi Shetty in the lead. The film is backed by Prashanti Tipirneni and Nani under Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions. While Mickey J. Meyer composed the film music, the cinematography was handled by Sanu John Varghese. Editing of the film is helmed by Karthika Srinivas.
Mint
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Hit 3 Box Office Collection Day 7: Nani's film crosses ₹60 crore mark in India, outperforms Suriya's Retro
Hit 3 Box Office Collection Day 7: Actor Nani's recent film HIT 3 is performing better than its main opponent, Suriya-starrer Retro. While Suriya had a stronger opening at the ticket window, HIT 3 has now surpassed it in overall box office collections. Both films were released on May 1, on Labour day. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, HIT 3 earned ₹ 1.2 crore from its morning, afternoon and evening shows across India on day 7. Although the film saw a drop of over 50% in earnings compared to the previous day, it has now crossed the ₹ 60 crore mark with its total collections. The total business made by Nani's film in India since its release is ₹ 60.25 crore. However, these are live data from the website and subject to changes. These numbers will be updated after the night shows. HIT: The Third Case saw an overall 15.43% occupancy among the Telugu audience on Wednesday. Its Tamil version had an overall 15.75% occupancy on Wednesday. While it's lower than its previous week's performance, the numbers are still better than Suriya's Retro. The total business made by Retro on day 7 is ₹ 50.24 crore. While makers of Retro claimed that the film has crossed the ₹ 100 crore mark overseas, Sacnilk is yet to report the same. On the other hand, HIT 3 is seemingly much closer to the ₹ 100 crore club at the international box office, as per the website. On day 6, HIT 3's India Net Collection was ₹ 59.05 crore. On the same day, its Worldwide Collection was ₹ 92.50 crore, while its Overseas Collection was ₹ 22.80 crore. On May 6, its India Gross Collection was ₹ 69.70 crore. HIT 3 is written and directed by Sailesh Kolanu. It stars Nani alongside Srinidhi Shetty in the lead. The film is backed by Prashanti Tipirneni and Nani under Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions. While Mickey J. Meyer composed the film music, the cinematography was handled by Sanu John Varghese. Editing of the film is helmed by Karthika Srinivas. It is the third installment in the HIT Universe.
