
Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, Natural Star Nani is gearing up for one of his most intense roles yet with HIT: The Third Case (HIT 3). The film promises to bring an emotional cop drama with power-packed action and suspense, slated to hit big screens on May 1, 2025. While the buzz around the movie is sky-high, HIT 3 is also facing some surprising roadblocks, especially in the North Indian belt.
Record-Breaking Pre-Sales: HIT 3 Creates Early Buzz
Even before its release, HIT 3 is creating waves, particularly in the USA. Pre-sales have already hit the $75K mark, making it the fastest-grossing advance booking in Nani’s career so far. Almost one week before the release, the film is on track to achieve the $1 million milestone in pre-sales alone. If the momentum continues, the film could easily cross the $2 million mark before its premiere. However, it is important to note that these numbers might be changed with time.
ARJUN SARKAAR is on a roll 🪓🔥
Already @NameIsNani’s fastest and racing past the $100K mark in no time 💥💥#HIT3 @walpostercinema @UnanimousProds pic.twitter.com/pOv9oNkN1Y
— Prathyangira Cinemas (@PrathyangiraUS) April 20, 2025
The film stars Srinidhi Shetty in the lead role opposite Nani and features music by Mickey J Meyer. Produced by Wall Poster Cinema in collaboration with Unanimous Productions, this intense crime drama will be released in multiple languages.
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Hindi Version Faces Roadblocks Amid OTT Deal & Clash with Raid 2
Despite the hype, HIT 3 is facing a significant challenge in its North Indian release according to M9 News The Hindi version of the film will not be screened in multiplexes like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis due to a four-week OTT deal in place. These theatre chains follow a strict policy against showcasing films scheduled to arrive on OTT platforms within 50 days of their theatrical debut.
This means HIT 3’s Hindi version will only be shown in single-screen theatres across the region. Adding to the challenge is the release of Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 on the same day. The sequel will come with strong backing from T-Series and is expected to secure a massive screen count in the North.
There’s speculation that the Hindi version of HIT 3 will drop on Netflix soon after the theatrical release, adding weight to the limited theatrical run theory. Despite these hurdles, Nani continues his full-blown promotional spree, and the film’s craze remains unshaken in other regions.
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