Sailesh Kolanu’s third installment in the HIT (Homicide Intervention Team) series, HIT: The Third Case, was released in theaters on May 1. According to Sacnilk, the film, featuring Nani, Srinidhi Shetty, and Prateik Smita Patil, grossed an impressive ₹18 crore net in India on its opening day. The trade website reports that HIT 3 collected ₹18.18 crore net, achieving a strong 87.82% occupancy rate, with afternoon shows reaching as high as 92.37%. This marks the largest opening for any film in the HIT series, far surpassing the earnings of its predecessors.
This opening is also one of Nani’s biggest to date, coming close to his previous hit Dasara (2023), which garnered ₹23.2 crore on its opening day. HIT 3 outperformed the openings of Ante Sundaraniki (2022), Hi Nanna (2023), and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (2024), which earned ₹6.25 crore, ₹4.9 crore, and ₹9 crore respectively on their opening days.Nani expressed his excitement over the film’s reception, dubbing HIT 3 a “box office mayhem” on his Instagram, stating, “This MAY it’s MAYHEM at BOX OFFICE. I love you all.
Check the update about the film on the social media, have a look at this Insta post as under:
Today it’s Arjun Sarkaar’s turn. This truly is memorable. Onward and upward ❤️ #HIT3.”In HIT 3, SP Arjun Sarkaar (Nani) investigates a series of murders with a similar modus operandi occurring nationwide. The mystery surrounding these killings reveals a more sinister plot than just a serial killer at large. Srinidhi plays Mrudula, while Prateik portrays Alpha. The film also features cameos from familiar characters in the HIT franchise, setting the stage for HIT: The Fourth Case. We have media groups and portals reviewing HIT 3, stating, “HIT: The Third Case shines with Nani’s performance and the super-fun cameos. Sailesh has elevated the film, delivering flashes of brilliance amidst the conventional.” Stay tuned for more only with this.
