HIT: The Third Case is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language action thriller film written and directed by Sailesh Kolanu. Produced by Prashanti Tipirneni and Nani, under Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions. The third installment in the HIT Universe and the sequel to HIT: The Second Case (2022), the film stars Nani and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead roles, alongside Adil Pala, Rao Ramesh, Brahmaji, and Maganti Srinath.
| HIT: The Third Case | |
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| Directed by | Sailesh Kolanu |
| Written by | Sailesh Kolanu |
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| Cinematography | Sanu John Varghese |
| Edited by | Karthika Srinivas |
| Music by | Mickey J. Meyer |
Production companies | Wall Poster Cinema Unanimous Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The film was officially announced in December 2022. Principal photography commenced in September 2024. Filming took place in Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and Jammu and Kashmir. The film has music composed by Mickey J. Meyer, cinematography handled by Sanu John Varghese and editing by Karthika Srinivas.
HIT: The Third Case is scheduled to release worldwide on 1 May 2025.
Premise
editArjun Sarkaar, an SP in HIT at Visakhapatnam, gets assigned to case for HIT in Jammu and Kashmir to catch a group of serial killers who are responsible for the gruesome murders of several people.
Cast
edit- Nani as Arjun Sarkaar IPS, SP of HIT, Jammu and Kashmir
- Srinidhi Shetty as Mrudula[1]
- Surya Srinivas as Ravi IPS, ASP of HIT , Jammu and Kashmir
- Adil Pala as Zubair Ahmed Khan, SI of HIT, Jammu and Kashmir
- Rao Ramesh as DGP Nageswara Rao
- Brahmaji as R. Shinde
- Maganti Srinath as Abhilash
Production
editDevelopment
editIn December 2022, HIT: The Third Case was announced during the credits of HIT: The Second Case with Nani in the lead role.[2][3] In February 2024, it was announced that #Nani32 was going to be directed by Sujeeth and produced by D. V. V. Danayya under DVV Entertainment.[4][5] However due to production delays for OG, the film was postponed and in September 2024, it was announced that #Nani32 was going to be HIT: The Third Case directed by Sailesh Kolanu with Prashanti Tipirneni and Nani returning to produce the film under Wall Poster Cinema and Nani's newly announced production house, Unanimous Productions.[6][7]
Filming
editPrincipal photography commenced for the film in September 2024 in Hyderabad.[8][9] The second schedule commenced in October 2024, in Visakhapatnam.[10][11] Filming resumed in December 2024 in Jammu and Kashmir.[12][13] In February 2025, it was reported that filming was scheduled to be finished by March 2025.[14][15]
Music
editThe soundtrack is composed by Mickey J. Meyer, in his second collaboration with Nani after Shyam Singha Roy (2021) and first collaboration with Sailesh Kolanu.[16]
Release
editTheatrical
editHIT: The Third Case is scheduled to release on 1 May 2025 in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi languages.[17]
Home Media
editThe digital distribution rights of the film were acquired by Netflix.[18]
References
edit- ^ The Times of India (2 October 2024). "'KGF' star Srinidhi Shetty to star opposite Nani in 'HIT 3'". Archived from the original on 3 October 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "HIT 3: Natural star Nani to play lead in the third installment, confirms director Sailesh Kolanu". The Times of India. 7 December 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ "Nani's HIT 3 will create 'next level rampage', promises director Sailesh Kolanu". India Today. 6 December 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ "Nani 32: Actor announces next project after Saripodhaa Savinaavaram, to be directed by Sujeeth; check details". Hindustan Times. 25 February 2024. Archived from the original on 20 September 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ "Official: Nani signs up for his next film with director Sujeeth; 'Nani 32' announcement out!". The Times of India. 25 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ "'Nani 32' titled as 'Hit: The Third Case'; Makers launch teaser". The Times of India. 5 September 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 5 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "'HIT: The 3rd Case': Nani looks stylish and fierce as Arjun Sarkaar". The Hindu. 5 September 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 22 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "Nani begins shooting for 'Hit: The Third Case' in Hyderabad". The Times of India. 13 September 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ Features, C. E. (14 September 2024). "Nani begins shooting for Hit: The 3rd Case". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ "KGF Actress Srinidhi Shetty Cast Opposite Nani In HIT 3; Joins Shoot In Vizag". Times Now. 3 October 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ Rachavelpula, Kausalya (2 October 2024). "Srinidhi Shetty Joins Nani for HIT: The 3rd Case, Shoot Underway in Vizag". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (18 December 2024). "Nani resumes shoot for 'HIT: The 3rd Case' in Kashmir". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ "Natural Star Nani grabs attention through his salt and pepper look for 'HIT 3'". The Times of India. 16 December 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ "Actor Nani to wrap filming HIT 3 by March: Reports". India Today. 2 February 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ "Nani's 'HIT 3' nears completion: filming to wrap by March 2025". The Times of India. 3 February 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ Harsh, B. H. (22 February 2025). "Saregama bags audio rights for Nani's Hit 3". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (5 September 2024). "Nani's intense avatar revealed in 'HIT: The 3rd Case'teaser, set for May 2025 release". www.thehansindia.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "'OG', 'Hit: The Third Case', 'Mass Jathara' to be part of Netflix's 2025 Telugu OTT release slate. Check the full movie list". The Economic Times. 14 January 2025. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 3 March 2025.