Nani starrer HIT: The Third Case (HIT 3) was released worldwide on May 1, with Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films distributing the movie in Kerala. Written and directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the action investigation thriller is the third instalment in the HIT franchise following HIT and HIT 2.
Nani plays police officer Arjun Sarkaar, while Srinidhi Shetty appears as the female lead. The film was produced by Prashanti Tipirneni and Nani under Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions.
This article was originally published ahead of the theatrical release of HIT 3 and has been updated with information about Nani’s latest film, The Paradise.
HIT 3 Movie Release, Cast and Crew
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | HIT: The Third Case (HIT 3) |
| Theatrical Release | May 1 |
| Lead Actor | Nani |
| Character | Arjun Sarkaar |
| Female Lead | Srinidhi Shetty |
| Writer & Director | Sailesh Kolanu |
| Producers | Prashanti Tipirneni, Nani |
| Production | Wall Poster Cinema, Unanimous Productions |
| Kerala Distribution | Wayfarer Films |
| Genre | Action Investigation Thriller |
| Release Languages | Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam |
| Cinematography | Sanu John Varghese |
| Music | Mickey J Meyer |
| Editor | Karthika Srinivas R |
| Production Designer | Sri Nagendra Thankala |
HIT 3 Released in Kerala Through Wayfarer Films
HIT 3 received a major Kerala release through Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films. Advance bookings had opened ahead of the May 1 theatrical premiere, with the film arriving simultaneously in multiple languages.
The movie was released in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam, expanding the HIT franchise to audiences across India.
The third instalment followed the earlier films HIT and HIT 2, taking the crime investigation franchise forward with Nani as its new central character.
Nani as Arjun Sarkaar in HIT: The Third Case
Nani plays Arjun Sarkaar, a police officer investigating a series of murders.
The character was presented as an intense and powerful investigator, with the film combining a murder investigation with large-scale action sequences.
Srinidhi Shetty stars opposite Nani, while the investigation surrounding Arjun Sarkaar forms the central narrative of HIT: The Third Case.
Sailesh Kolanu Directs HIT 3
Sailesh Kolanu, who created the HIT franchise, wrote and directed the third instalment.
Prashanti Tipirneni and Nani produced the film under Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions.
Sanu John Varghese handled cinematography, Mickey J Meyer composed the music and Karthika Srinivas R served as editor. Sri Nagendra Thankala handled production design.
The technical team also included executive producer S Venkitaratnam, sound mixer Suran G, line producer Abhilash Mandadhpu, chief co-director Venkat Maddirala and costume designer Nani Kamarusu.
HIT Movie Franchise
HIT: The Third Case continued the crime-thriller franchise after the success of its first two films.
The third movie introduced Nani’s Arjun Sarkaar as its central investigator while retaining the franchise’s focus on criminal investigations and suspense.
With a multilingual release and Wayfarer Films handling its Kerala distribution, HIT 3 was positioned for audiences beyond its original Telugu market.
Nani’s Latest Movie – The Paradise
Following HIT 3, The Paradise is among Nani’s latest major films. The movie is directed by Srikanth Odela, reuniting the filmmaker with Nani.
Nani plays a character named Jadal in the film. The Paradise is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on September 24, 2026.
The film is planned as an extensive multilingual release across eight languages – Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Spanish and English.
With its eight-language release, The Paradise significantly expands the reach of Nani’s upcoming theatrical slate beyond the five-language release strategy followed by HIT 3.
Stay tuned to Kerala TV for updates on Nani’s upcoming movies, The Paradise, Telugu movie releases in Kerala and the latest South Indian cinema news.
