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Nani’s HIT: The Third Case Opens to Mixed Reviews and Strong Box Office Expectations

The third installment of the HIT franchise debuts with praise for Nani's performance but criticism of pacing and graphic violence, aiming for a ₹30 crore opening day.

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HIT The Third Case movie review: Nani plays SP Arjun Sarkaar in Sailesh Kolanu's film.
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HIT 3 box office collection day 1: Nani plays SP Arjun Sarkaar in Sailesh Kolanu's film.

Overview

  • HIT: The Third Case, directed by Sailesh Kolanu and starring Nani, released on May 1 in five languages including Telugu and Hindi.
  • The film focuses on SP Arjun Sarkaar, a ruthless cop investigating a chilling child-abduction case, with intense action and mature themes.
  • Early audience reactions highlight Nani's compelling performance and high production values but criticize the slow first half and excessive gore.
  • Trade analysts predict a ₹30 crore global opening day for the film, which needs to gross ₹80 crore to break even on its ₹40 crore budget.
  • The movie's A certificate limits its audience, with its dark tone and graphic content drawing comparisons to Squid Game and similar thrillers.