'HIT: The Third Case' Box Office Collection Day 12: Nani's action thriller mints Rs 72 crore

Nani's action thriller 'HIT: The Third Case' continues to pull good numbers at the box office, keeping a decent pace in its second week.Box office collectionAs per a Sacnilk report, early estimates suggest the film collected around Rs 2.25 crore on Day 11, bringing its total India net collection to approximately Rs 71.65 crore. The film has shown strong audience interest, especially in Telugu-speaking regions, with an overall occupancy of 22.13% on Sunday, May 11, 2025.The occupancy varied throughout the day, with evening shows seeing the highest turnout at 27.35%.Hit 3 Movie ReviewThe film’s box office success is largely driven by strong collections in the Telugu states, with Telangana alone contributing nearly Rs 59.74 crore in the first week. Other South Indian states, such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala, also added to the total earnings. Cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Vijayawada showed varying occupancy rates, with Chennai notably recording a 41.5% occupancy on Day 11.About the filmDirected by Sailesh Kolanu, 'HIT: The Third Case' stars Nani in the lead role, supported by Srinidhi Shetty, Surya Sreenivas, Rao Ramesh, and Brahmaji. The film is the third installment in the 'HIT' franchise, and Nani plays SP Arjun Sarkaar, a top officer in the Homicide Intervention Team (HIT) based in Visakhapatnam. The film follows Arjun as he investigates a series of brutal murders linked to a dark web cult involved in ritualistic killings.The film was released worldwide on May 1, 2025, receiving an "A" certificate due to its intense violence and gore, with some scenes toned down. It was praised for Nani's intense performance and technical aspects like cinematography and action sequences. The film runs for about 2 hours and 34 minutes.A mid-credits scene hints at the next installment in the franchise, introducing a new officer in Chennai in 'HIT: The Fourth Case'.