US EditionHIT 3 The Third Case X review: Know what netizens say about Nani, Srinidhi Shetty starrer
- HIT: The Third Case, a Telugu crime thriller starring Nani and Srinidhi Shetty, released worldwide on May 1, 2025.
- The film follows HIT officer Arjun Sarkaar investigating elusive killers in Jammu and Kashmir, with intense mental challenges driving the plot.
- Promotions featuring a gripping teaser and chartbuster songs boosted anticipation, while the film’s pre-sales in the USA surpassed half a million dollars, the highest for any Nani movie.
- Critics gave mixed reviews, noting an average first half and a gory, unpredictable second half inspired by Squid Game, with standout moments but an overall thin plot and low ratings.
- Despite flaws, Nani’s performance and production quality received praise, and the film’s release sets expectations for a fourth installment in the franchise.
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HIT 3 The Third Case X review: Know what netizens say about Nani, Srinidhi Shetty starrer
Telugu actor Nani's most anticipated film HIT: The Third Case hit the screens worldwide on May 1, 2025. The action thriller film also stars Vijay Sethupathi and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead roles. The Telugu-language film is about a top HIT officer from Visakhapatnam named Arjun Sarkaar who is sent to Jammu and Kashmir for investigation purposes. The story continues when he follows a group of elusive killers, which tests his mental strength and s…
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Nani, born as Ghanta Naveen Babu, was a simple boy from Hyderabad who became addicted to films when he was an undergraduate. Especially Mani Ratnam’s movies. As an outsider he worked various jobs on many film sets. When the time came for him to be on screen, the actor chose to be called by the nickname given to him by his mother — Nani. It was with this name that the outsider entered into the Telugu film industry in 2008. Now, 17 years later, N…
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The third entry in Sailesh Kolanu’s expanding HITverse, HIT: The Third Case, takes the franchise into grittier terrain—both geographically and emotionally. This time, the investigation moves beyond the familiar settings of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to the rugged and unpredictable backdrop of Jammu and Kashmir. With Nani stepping into the lead role, the film attempts to dig deeper into the psychological toll that relentless crime-solving takes…
Nani’s Gripping Performance in Hit: The Third Case
Hit: The Third Case, the latest addition to the popular HIT Universe, is drawing strong reactions on social media following its theatrical release on Thursday (1). Featuring Nani in the lead role as Arjun Sarkar, the Telugu thriller — also released in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada — has been praised by fans for its intense second half, powerful performances, and surprise cameos. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the film is the third installmen…
‘HIT: THE THIRD CASE’ (DUBBED) REVIEW | 1 May, 2025 - Film Information
Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions’ Hit: The Third Case (dubbed from the Telugu film of the same name; A) is the third film in the HIT franchise. SP Arjun Sarkar (Nani) is asked to investigate a brutal murder in Srinagar. Once there, he realises that similar brutal murders are taking place in different parts of the country. His investigations reveal that there is a pattern to the murders, and the killers are psychopaths who upload vide…
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