'HIT: The Third Case' Box Office Collection Day 2: Nani and Srinidhi Shetty- starrer rakes in Rs 31 crore

Nani-starrer action thriller HIT: The Third Case continued its strong performance at the box office on its second day, as the film added Rs 10 crore to its impressive opening, according to early estimates.

According to trade analyst Sacnilk, the film had already earned around Rs 21 crore on its first day, bringing the two-day total to approximately Rs 31 crore across all languages. The Telugu version dominated collections with Rs 20.25 crore, while the Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam versions contributed smaller shares.

On Friday, 2 May, the film maintained a solid audience turnout, especially in Telugu-speaking regions, where overall occupancy stood at 52.27%. Morning shows saw 34% occupancy, which rose to nearly 55% during afternoon and evening screenings, peaking at 66% for night shows.

In Tamil Nadu, HIT: The Third Case registered a more modest overall occupancy of 24.41% on the same day. Morning shows attracted about 15% of the audience, with afternoon and evening shows drawing close to 29% and 19% respectively, while night shows improved to 34%. However, the turnout for the Tamil version remained lower than that of the Telugu release.
In just two days, it has already outperformed the lifetime earnings of the previous two HIT films—while the first 'HIT' collected Rs 8 crore in India, 'HIT 2' wrapped up with Rs 25 crore.

Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, HIT: The Third Case is a gripping crime thriller that follows SP Arjun Sarkaar, a top officer in the Homicide Intervention Team (HIT). The story revolves around Arjun’s investigation into a series of brutal murders that take him across various locations in India, including Srinagar and Visakhapatnam.
Nani delivers a powerful and intense performance as the troubled yet relentless cop. The film also features Srinidhi Shetty, Surya Sreenivas, Rao Ramesh, and Brahmaji in key roles.
The film is the third instalment in the HIT franchise and has been praised for its dark tone, intricate plot, and realistic portrayal of crime investigation.
It has been well-received by audiences, making it one of Nani’s biggest box office successes to date. Many viewers found the first half of the film engaging but somewhat slow and predictable, appreciating the setup of the investigation and character development. The romantic scenes between Nani and Srinidhi Shetty were well received. However, some felt the storyline lacked strong twists and the villain appeared less threatening compared to previous installments.
The second half, in contrast, was widely praised for its high-octane action and tense sequences, with several fans comparing the gruesome and suspenseful moments to the popular series 'Squid Game'. The film's climax and last 30 minutes were described as "whistle-worthy".