HIT: The Third Case (or simply HIT 3)[a] is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film[5][6] written and directed by Sailesh Kolanu. Produced by Prashanti Tipirneni under Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions, the film stars Nani and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead roles. The film has music composed by Mickey J. Meyer, cinematography handled by Sanu John Varghese and editing by Karthika Srinivas.
It is third installment in the HIT Universe and the sequel to HIT: The Second Case (2022). The film was officially announced in December 2022. Principal photography commenced in September 2024. Filming took place in Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and Jammu and Kashmir. HIT: The Third Case was released worldwide on 1 May 2025 in theaters. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, with praise for Nani's performance, but criticised the story.[7] The film is the fourth highest-grossing Telugu film of the year.