The Third Case is proving to be a major box office success, crossing the ₹50 crore milestone within just four days of its release. According to reports from Sacnilk, the crime thriller earned ₹9.5 crore on its first Sunday (May 4), pushing the total box office collection to ₹51.4 crore.
The film witnessed impressive occupancy rates in Telugu-speaking regions, with an overall Telugu occupancy of 49.96%. Audience turnout surged throughout the day — morning shows recorded 32% occupancy, afternoon shows reached 57.49%, evening shows peaked at 61.19%, and night shows held steady at 49.14%.
Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, HIT: The Third Case stars Nani as SP Arjun Sarkaar, with Srinidhi Shetty playing ASP Mridula, his romantic interest in the film. The movie also features performances by Surya Srinivas, Adil Pala, Rao Ramesh, Samuthirakani, Komalee Prasad, Nepoleon, and Ravindra Vijay.
Fans and critics alike have praised the film for its gripping and intense storyline. Among the admirers is actor Ram Charan, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to commend the team. He wrote, “Hearing fantastic reviews about #HIT3. Special mention to my dear brother Nani for choosing unique scripts and scoring blockbusters across genres. Hats off to Sailesh Kolanu for scripting and executing this intense film. Congratulations Srinidhi Shetty, Prashanth Rangaswamy and the teams at @walpostercinema, @UnanimousProds for the superb success.”
HIT: The Third Case is produced by Prashanti Tipirneni and Nani under the banners of Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions. The film marks the third installment in the HIT (Homicide Intervention Team) franchise, which began with HIT: The First Case in 2020 starring Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma, followed by HIT: The Second Case in 2022 featuring Adivi Sesh and Meenakshi Chaudhary.
With a solid box office run and critical acclaim, HIT: The Third Case continues to strengthen the franchise and Nani’s reputation for backing unique, high-impact scripts.
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