Ahead of the release of the third entry in the popular HIT franchise, HIT: The Third Case (HIT 3), director Sailesh Kolanu has warned audiences that the Nani starrer is very violent and urged them not to bring children to watch the movie.

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Each entry in the HIT franchise is a stand-alone movie and focuses on Indian police officers who are members of an elite task force known as the Homicide Investigation Team (HIT), responsible for solving murders and other complex cases that have proven difficult to crack.

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Sailesh Kolanu urges audiences

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Speaking at a promotional event for the movie, Sailesh Kolanu said, “The movie is going to be violent. So, for people under 18 years, it may not be a suitable watch. Under 18, please stay away from HIT 3. From the very beginning, we have been very clear about the showcasing of violence, which makes our film not appropriate for children.”

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Nani leads the franchise’s third instalment

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Nani, who produced all entries in the franchise, will be playing the lead in the third instalment. The franchise has enjoyed box office success with the first instalment, HIT: The First Case starring Vishwak Sen and its sequel HIT: The Second Case starring Adivi Sesh grossing over ₹50 crores ($5.7 million).

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Nani plays the role of Arjun Sarkaar, a police officer in the state of Jammu and Kashmir investigating a series of gruesome murders. The rest of the cast includes Srinidhi Shetty, Surya Srinivas, Adil Pala, Rao Ramesh, Brahmaji, and Maganti Srinath.

HIT: Chapter 3 will be hitting the big screen worldwide on 1 May 2025.

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