Telugu actor Nani's crime thriller Hit: The Third Case is set to release in theatres on May 1, 2025. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the film is a sequel to HIT: The Second Case (2022), starring Adivi Sesh. Nani shared a new still from the film, reportedly set in Kashmir, on his official X page with the caption, “Merry Christmas to each one of you HIT3.” The film is produced by Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions, featuring Srinidhi Shetty of KGF fame. The HIT franchise began with HIT: The First Case (2020) starring Vishwak Sen. A Hindi remake of the series, directed by Kolanu, was released in 2022 with Rajkummar Rao.