Nani’s much-anticipated HIT 3: The Third Case has finally hit theatres, and as expected, social media is buzzing with reactions. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, this action-heavy thriller takes a darker route, but while Nani’s performance is winning hearts, the film’s storytelling appears to be dividing opinions. Try the initial reactions of netizens below:
HIT 3 Netizen Reactions
If there’s one thing everyone agrees on, it’s that Nani has completely owned the screen as Arjun Sarkaar. His raw, gritty transformation and explosive screen presence have left fans cheering. One user rated the HIT 3 with 3.5 out of 5 and wrote,
“Decent First half, Followed by Power packed second half – #Nani Completely stole the show along with his Swag & performance – Gripping screenplay throughout the film – This part is majorly focused on Motion, unlike suspense & twists like other parts – 2nd half was stuffed with Blood bath Motion. The multiple cameo of stars were super interesting. Excellent BGM work Overall a Neat Motion packed thriller with theatrical extravaganza.”
#HIT3 [#ABRatings – 3.5/5 ]
– Decent First half, Followed by Power packed second half🔥
– #Nani Completely stole the show along with his Swag & performance👏👏
– Gripping screenplay throughout the film👌
– This part is majorly focused on Motion, unlike suspense & twists like other… pic.twitter.com/CIQ8GyqIKF— AmuthaBharathi (@CinemaWithAB) May 1, 2025
One other echoed an analogous sentiment, highlighting the tonal shift within the second half, and wrote, “1st half – investigative thriller, 2nd half – survival thriller. Should you are a fan of investigation thrillers & violence, you’re going to have an absolute feast. There are more adrenaline-rush moments & high theatrical jumps in HIT 3 – Nani.”
1st half – investigative thriller
2nd half – Survival thrillerShould you are a fan of investigation thrillers & violence, ur going to have an absolute feast
There are more adrenaline rush moments & high theatrical jumps in Hit3
– Nani#Hit3 pic.twitter.com/dA8GqXmdRR— Black Wolf (@pkcult_45) April 24, 2025
Even within the midst of chaos, fans appreciated the detailing around Nani’s character:
“HIT3 – The Third Case :- Loud & Clear Ab ki Baar #ArjunSarkaar. HIT3 isn’t typical Suspense Thriller nor single toned Investigation Thriller! HIT3 is Mainly about Arjun Sarkaar – His Character, Behavior & An Investigation which he gets into with Diff. approach! (1/4)”, a netizen shared.
#HIT3 – The Third Case :-
Loud & Clear Ab ki Baar #ArjunSarkaar 🔥🔥💣HIT3 isn’t typical Suspense Thriller nor single toned Investigation Thriller! HIT3 is Mainly about Arjun Sarkaar – His Character, Behavior & An Investigation which he gets into with Diff. approach!
(1/4) pic.twitter.com/Q1S8Ct7vcc— Hitesh Adusumalli (@hitesh_cinema) May 1, 2025
Nonetheless, not everyone walked out satisfied. While the film had the blood and bullets, several viewers felt it lacked the cerebral thrills that HIT movies are known for. One dissatisfied fan didn’t hold back and wrote, “#Hit3 – MISS Hit! Bloody Violent Nani is Terrific. Powerless Villain. Gud Cinematography & Pre Climax Stunt Choreo. Logicless & Predictable Narration. CTK Portions r cringe. Though multiple murders & investigations occurring, its neither Tense nor Exciting. UNDERWHELMING.”
#Hit3 – MISS Hit!
Bloody Violent Nani is Terrific. Powerless Villain. Gud Cinematography & Pre Climax Stunt Choreo. Logicless & Predictable Narration. CTK Portions r cringe. Though multiple murders & investigations occurring, its neither Tense nor Exciting. UNDERWHELMING!
— Christopher Kanagaraj (@Chrissuccess) May 1, 2025
One other viewer found the film a mixed bag, “#HIT3 – Strictly a median film. #Nani did an amazing job and really carried the film along with his performance. Nonetheless, I felt that the surprise moments and the seat-gripping excitement from the previous HIT movies were missing this time.”
#HIT3 – Strictly a median film 🙁#Nani did an amazing job and really carried the film along with his performance. Nonetheless, I felt that the surprise moments and the seat-gripping excitement from the previous HIT movies were missing this time. pic.twitter.com/85Eh6zAV1l
— jk (@postsbyJK) April 30, 2025
And for some, it just didn’t hit in any respect. “Truthfully, this was an enormous letdown. Went in expecting a suspense thriller, got nothing but senseless violence and compelled hero elevation. No strong plot, no gripping screenplay, and definitely no impact. Just noise. One-time watch, at best. 1.5/5.”
Truthfully, this was an enormous letdown. Went in expecting a suspense thriller, got nothing but senseless violence and compelled hero elevation.
No strong plot, no gripping screenplay, and definitely no impact. Just noise.
One-time watch, at best.
1.5/5#Hit, #HIT2 >>>>>>>>>>> #HIT3— Lavada Lavangam (@eheydengey) May 1, 2025
Try more tweets below:
#HIT3: Natural Star @NameisNani did it again!
A racy motion thriller with none dull moments! Although Sailesh missed the exciting consider the story, he compensated along with his fast-paced screenplay.
(1/3) pic.twitter.com/oAdloR0Be5
— Anurag G (@WordsOfAnurag) May 1, 2025
Excellent film I enjoyed it ❤️
Violence mottam logicless undadu apt to story that’s the most effective part. Nani terrific performance asusual. Srinidhi good. Bgm excellent 👌. Last 30mins next level feast 🔥. Some lags here there nevertheless good survival thrillerRating- 4/5🫡#Hit3
— ROHIT_45ᴴᴵᵀ³🇮🇳 (@Gokul_1909) May 1, 2025
#Hit3
One time look ahead to NaNi
Highlights
__________
NaNi’s performance
Cinematography
ClimaxNegatives
__________
Forceful violence
No twists and turns
Uneven screenplay
BGM— praneeth nukala (@praneethnukala) May 1, 2025
HIT 3: Final Word
HIT 3 delivers a high dose of violence, intense motion, and a gripping central act by Nani, but misses the mark for those searching for a tightly wound investigative thriller. Whether it’s successful or miss depends entirely on what you expect whenever you step in.
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