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HIT: The Third Case Crosses ₹40 Crore in Three Days Despite Slowdown

Nani-led thriller sets franchise records but faces sharp day-to-day drops at the box office.

Nani's HIT The Third Case witnessed a dip on first Saturday despite good start.
HIT The Third Case box office collection day 2: Nani in a still from the film.
HIT 3 vs Retro box office Day 3: Nani's film races past Suriya's thriller
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Overview

  • HIT: The Third Case earned ₹40.07 crore in India within its first three days, surpassing the lifetime collections of its predecessors.
  • The film opened strongly with ₹21 crore on Day 1, predominantly from its Telugu release, but saw significant drops on Day 2 (₹10 crore) and Day 3 (₹8.57 crore).
  • Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the film stars Nani as SP Arjun and marks the third installment in the HIT crime thriller franchise.
  • Despite its declining earnings, the film continues to outperform competitors like Suriya’s Retro, which earned ₹4.48 crore on Day 3.
  • A post-credits scene teases the next installment, HIT 4, as the franchise expands its pan-Indian reach across five languages.