On its second day at the box office, Nani's latest thriller, ‘HIT 3: The Third Case’, maintained a solid pace despite a slight decline in earnings compared to its blockbuster opening. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film grossed Rs 10 crore on Friday across multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.
Of its total earnings, the Telugu version dominated with Rs 9.7 crore, while Tamil and Hindi versions contributed Rs 1,00,000 and Rs 2,00,000 respectively, indicating varied regional performance. Despite a drop of 52.38% from its impressive opening day collection of Rs 21 crore, HIT 3 is anticipated to regain momentum over the weekend.
HIT 3's cumulative earnings now stand at Rs 31 crore domestically. In terms of occupancy, the film recorded 52.27% in Telugu and 24.41% in Tamil on Friday. Competing directly with Suriya's Retro, which earned Rs 7.5 crore on the same day, HIT 3 continues to draw significant audience interest.
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Globally, the film has amassed Rs 38 crore in total collections on its opening day, including Rs 13.25 crore from overseas markets, with an India gross of Rs 24.75 crore. However, the producers claim the film has grossed Rs 43 crore worldwide, underscoring its broad appeal.
HIT 3: The Third Case follows its predecessors, HIT: The First Case (2020) starring Vishwak Sen and HIT: The Second Case (2022) featuring Adivi Sesh. The film stars Srinidhi Shetty opposite Nani and includes a cameo by actor Karthi, who is set to lead the next installment in the franchise.
Helmed by Surya Srinivas and Adil Pala, HIT 3 is produced by Prashanti Tipirneni under Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions, marking another successful addition to Nani's cinematic repertoire.
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