Tollywood’s marquee May release “HIT: The Third Case” set the cash counters ringing with an exceptional first-day box office performance. Early industry trade reports confirmed the thriller amassed an estimated ₹43 crore worldwide—marking Nani’s personal best for an opening day and one of the strongest starts for a Tier 2 Tollywood star. Advance bookings sold out in many centers, with theater lobbies packed and fan celebrations spilling onto the streets. Producers quickly released a new poster, emblazoned with “Record Day 1 Collections,” and industry analysts credited the film’s unique blend of suspense and action for drawing both mass and class audiences. While HIT 3 saw some competition from Tamil and Hindi releases, it stood out in the Telugu-speaking regions, dominating conversations and trending #1 across Tollywood hashtags.