Mumbai, May 1, 2025 – The theaters are buzzing, and it’s no surprise why. Nani’s latest, HIT 3, dropped today, and it’s a gut-punch of a survival thriller that’s got audiences gripping their armrests. The third chapter in the HIT franchise, this investigative crime saga sees Nani reprise his role as Arjun Sarkaar, a cop who’s less badge and more beast, tearing through a city soaked in dread to save a nine-month-old kid from a psychopath’s game.
The film, directed by Sailesh Kolanu, doesn’t mess around. It’s a 50-minute gauntlet of action, packed into a single location—a bold move announced back on April 14 when the trailer hit. The story kicks off with Arjun, a relentless detective, hunting a killer who’s got Mumbai on edge. A baby’s life hangs in the balance, and the clock’s ticking. Unlike the first two HIT films, which leaned on whodunit twists, this one’s all about the how. It’s raw, unapologetic, and doesn’t shy away from blood. The violence isn’t just window dressing—it’s the language of a cop who’s crossed lines to get the job done.
Nani, who also produced the film under Wall Poster Cinema, spoke about the project on April 22 in Mumbai. He called it a theater-first experience, built for big screens and bigger stakes. The actor’s been hands-on since HIT 1, and his fingerprints are all over this one. From the screeching tires in the chase scenes to the bone-crunching fights, the choreography’s been crafted to keep you glued. The score, too, hits hard, amplifying every heartbeat in the film’s tight, claustrophobic setting.
Announced last September 5, HIT 3 promised to open “blood gates” on this very release date, and it delivers. Shot with a gritty lens, the cinematography captures Mumbai’s underbelly—think flickering streetlights and rain-slicked alleys. The pre-climax stunt sequence, teased in production notes, is a standout, with Arjun taking on a swarm of goons in a brutal, no-holds-barred brawl.
The film’s not without flaws, but it’s hard to argue with its intensity. It’s a lean, mean thriller that knows what it is and doesn’t pretend to be anything else. Mumbai’s multiplexes are already reporting packed houses, with showtimes stretching late into the night to meet demand. HIT 3 is out now, distributed by T-Series and Sree Venkateswara Cinemas, and it’s rated for mature audiences due to graphic violence and language.