The much-awaited crime thriller HIT 3, featuring Natural Star Nani, is making the stage ablaze with its unbelievable advance bookings prior to its theatrical release in only two days. HIT 3, directed by Sailesh Kolanu, is the third installment from the hit “HIT Universe” and has already started breaking records weeks before its release.
Despite being made on a modest budget and carrying an ‘A’ certificate from the censor board, HIT 3 is drawing huge crowds with pre-release ticket sales. Surprisingly, this time, it isn’t music or grand promotions leading the charge—it’s the power of Nani’s brand, backed by an intriguing crime narrative and growing excitement among thriller lovers.
Record-Smashing Advances Worldwide
As of 10 AM on April 29, HIT 3 has crossed $300K in advance premiere bookings in the USA, becoming the fastest non-Tier-1 Telugu film to hit this milestone. The figure is particularly notable considering the film is not backed by massive pan-India marketing or a star-studded multi-language release strategy. Yet, thanks to Nani’s solid fanbase in the U.S., HIT 3 is marching toward a thunderous overseas debut.
The film’s premiere bookings have already surpassed Nani’s previous blockbuster Dasara, which opened to huge numbers last year. HIT 3 is now targeting to beat the Day 1 collection benchmark set by Dasara, and current trends suggest that this is more than possible, given the response from Telugu-speaking states and international markets alike.
In Hyderabad, advance sales have already crossed ₹2 crore, a rare feat for a thriller genre film with an adult certification. Across India, the total pre-release collection stands at around ₹3 crore, which is steadily climbing with every passing hour. In the UK, over 7,500 tickets have already been sold for premiere shows, an astonishing number that highlights the global traction Nani’s brand carries.
A Modest Film with Monumental Momentum
HIT 3 was not conceived as a big commercial entertainer with grand songs or glossy visuals. The songs of the film were received lukewarmly, and its promotions were low-key to an extent. But that has not impacted its commercial chances.
What has truly propelled the film into the limelight is Nani’s consistent box office pull and the trust that audiences now place in his script choices. Following the success of Dasara, which showcased Nani in a gritty, mass avatar, HIT 3 brings him back to his thriller roots—where smart writing, psychological tension, and intense performances matter the most.
With Sailesh Kolanu again at the helm, audiences anticipate a well-crafted mystery with the same investigative flair that characterized HIT 1 and HIT 2. HIT 3 also guarantees increased stakes, more action, and richer emotional depth, insiders say.
Public Holiday Release Boosting Buzz
One of the major pluses for HIT 3 is the release date—May 1st, a public holiday. This automatically boosts footfalls on the opening day, particularly in top cities and solo screens where Nani is hugely popular.
Industry buzz indicates that if the movie can pull off a strong word of mouth from the opening shows, it may burst into a huge Day 1 grosser, shattering opening numbers for the HIT franchise and even outperforming other recent South releases that have been thrillers.
The genre, combined with Nani’s emotional connect and the gripping trailer, has already struck a chord with thriller fans. The HIT Universe has grown its own cult following, and this third installment seems ready to capitalize on that.
The Race Against Dasara’s Opening Day
Dasara was a landmark film for Nani—it demonstrated he could carry a raw, rustic commercial movie that draws large crowds. HIT 3, though more thought-provoking and tightly wound, could potentially outdo Dasara’s opening figures due to superior timing, world buzz, and a more attached fan base.
With over 300K USD already committed overseas, and several centres in India sporting near full-house numbers for opening shows, HIT 3 will be well poised to outshine even the best early estimates.
Moreover, word-of-mouth generated by international premieres could also go a long way in building footfalls in India, with urban sector audiences and working professionals holding back on purchasing tickets waiting for the reviews to fall.
A Promising Franchise for the Future
HIT 3 is not just a movie—it’s also a trial balloon for just how far the HIT Universe can reach. If the film performs as anticipated, it may lead to an eventual expansion of the linking characters and crime narratives, similar to what we see in Hollywood’s detective film universes.
Nani, the producer who has had a hands-on role in developing the creative ideas of the series, is also keen to make HIT a long-running franchise with one high-concept thriller being released every two or three years, taking Telugu cinema still further into niche genres and new storytelling formats.
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Conclusion
With the counting down for May 1st in progress, HIT 3 is set to bring in an opening-day benchmark for a Telugu thriller that will shake cinema. Breaking into record-setting pre-bookings worldwide in India, USA, and the UK, the film could not have a better readiness level to own the box office space.
Nani, with his reliable storytelling skills and earthy performances, has again caught the rhythm of the audience. If the movie lives up to its potential, it may redefine box office expectations for adult-rated thrillers and open a new era of intelligent, engaging cinema in the South Indian film industry.
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