HIT: The Third Case (2025)
▸ Worth a watch
HIT: The Third Case is streaming in India on Netflix.
The verdict
HIT: The Third Case holds up as a perfectly decent Telugu film, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 6.7/10 on TMDB across 61 ratings — squarely mid-table. At 157 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In India you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 37m on it?
2h 37m of Telugu crime with a thriller streak, adults only. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
Don't watch this if…
- you'd rather wait for a consensus. Only 61 ratings in so far
- you've only got a couple of hours. It needs 2h 37m
- kids are in the room. This one is rated A
- Why
- 6.7/10 from 61 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want resolution faster than the genre gives it
- Best for
- Watching alone or with someone who won't talk through it
Story
The Homicide Intervention Team (HIT) sends ruthless police officer Arjun Sarkaar to find a group of killers and stop their grisly murder spree.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 37m — long |
| Watch with family? | A · Adults only |
| Genre | Crime / Thriller |
| Language | Telugu |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Sailesh Kolanu
Cast
Nani
Arjun Sarkaar
Srinidhi Shetty
Mrudula
Komalee Prasad
Varsha
Rao Ramesh
Nageswara Rao
Surya Srinivas
Ravi
Adil Pala
Zubair Ahmed Khan
Where to watch in India
Netflix
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is HIT: The Third Case worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 6.7/10 on audience ratings. 2h 37m of Telugu crime with a thriller streak, adults only. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
Where can I watch HIT: The Third Case?
You can stream HIT: The Third Case in India on Netflix.
When is HIT: The Third Case releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
HIT: The Third Case is already streaming in India on Netflix.
Is HIT: The Third Case family friendly?
HIT: The Third Case is rated A — aimed at adult audiences.
What language is HIT: The Third Case in?
HIT: The Third Case is a Telugu film (Crime / Thriller).