'HIT: The Third Case' Box Office Collection Day 16: Nani starrer sees drop in momentum as it enters week 3

etimes.in | May 17, 2025, 06.12 AM IST
'HIT: The Third Case' Box Office Collection Day 16: Nani starrer sees drop in momentum as it enters week 3
Nani's action thriller 'HIT: The Third Case' has enjoyed a strong run at the box office but is now showing signs of slowing momentum after two solid weeks.
As per a report by Sacnilk.com on its 16th day, the film collected approximately Rs 51 lakhs, according to early estimates. The day before, it earned around Rs 85 lakhs, marking a 15% drop from the previous day’s Rs 1 crore collection. The second week saw a total collection of Rs 12.7 crores, which was an 80% decline compared to the first week’s Rs 63.65 crores. So far, the film has amassed a total of Rs 76.86 crores in India alone.
Theatre Occupancy

On Friday, 'HIT: The Third Case' recorded an overall Telugu occupancy rate of 15.08%, with morning shows at 12.46%, afternoon shows at 14.36%, evening shows at 15.52%, and night shows peaking at 17.96%. The occupancy varied across regions, with Karimnagar showing the highest at 38%, followed by Kakinada at 29.25% and Warangal at 20.75%. Metropolitan areas like Hyderabad and Bengaluru had occupancy rates around 12-14%, reflecting a moderate but steady audience turnout.

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Directed by Dr Sailesh Kolanu, the film is a gripping action thriller that continues the narrative of the 'HIT' franchise. The movie revolves around intense investigations by Arjun Sarkaar, played by Nani and thrilling twists, keeping audiences engaged with it and including strong performances.
The film stars Nani in the lead role, supported by Srinidhi Shetty, Surya Sreenivas, Rao Ramesh, and Brahmaji, who play key characters contributing to the suspenseful storyline.


Despite the recent dip in collections, 'HIT: The Third Case' has been a commercial success, becoming one of Nani's highest-grossing films. It has been praised for its tight screenplay, engaging narrative, and Nani’s compelling portrayal of the protagonist.

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