HIT 3: Nani Reveals His Character Was Initially Just Planned For A Cameo
Nani revealed that the character was initially envisioned as a cameo in HIT 2 but was later expanded into a full-fledged lead for the third installment.
HIT: The Third Case, featuring South superstar Nani in the lead, is gearing up for a grand release on May 1, 2025. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the film is set in Vizag and promises a darker, more intense crime thriller than its predecessors. In a recent interview, Nani opened up about his role as Arjun Sarkar, an angry, fearless cop, revealing that the character was initially envisioned as a cameo in HIT 2 but was later expanded into a full-fledged lead for the third installment. Fans are eagerly waiting to witness Nani in this never-seen-before avatar.
In a conversation with Great Andhra, the actor said, “To be honest, the HIT 3 story wasn’t finished while we were working on HIT 2. Director Sailesh requested whether we could include a high point in the climax, either starring me or another actor in a cameo. As we were creating the HIT universe, it felt like an excellent opportunity to have another actor make an appearance."
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The actor further added that, as a producer, he felt responsible for the production and decided to perform the cameo role of Arjun Sarkar himself. Despite not planning a third part because of his lineup, Nani was able to fit the film into his schedule when a seven-month gap opened up due to delays in another project. “Sailesh had been telling me that he had a narrative point, and I loved what I heard. So we started working on it," he explained.
Recently, the makers unveiled the film’s official trailer, which received massive responses from the audience. However, fans were quick to draw comparisons between HIT 3 and other recent violent films, including Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal and Unni Mukundan’s Marco.
Replying to these comparisons, Nani said at the event, “I don’t think HIT 3 belongs in the same category as Animal, Kill, or Marco. It follows a different grammar. When you watch the film in full, everything will feel so normal that the violence will not stand out."
Apart from Nani, the film also features celebs like Srinidhi Shetty, Surya Srinivas, Adil Pala, Rao Ramesh, Adarsh Balakrishna, Ravi Mariya and Maganti Srinath in prominent roles.
HIT: The First Case (2020) and HIT: The Second Case (2022) featured Adivi Sesh and Vishwak Sen in the lead roles, respectively and garnered positive responses from fans and critics alike.
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