"Stay Away From HIT 3": Director Sailesh Kolanu's Special Message To Audience Under The Age Of 18 (Image-X/UnanimousProds)
The third instalment of director Sailesh Kolanu’s crime thriller world, HIT: The Third Case starring Nani, is all set to thrill minds with its intense narrative. The film, which features Nani and Srinithi Shetty in lead roles, has been granted an A certificate. While the portrayal of violence in the film raised concerns, director Sailesh had a special message for viewers under the age of 18.
The trailer of the upcoming HIT sequel confirmed its brutal portrayal of crime-filled with blood and gore. As the film is getting ready to hit theatres on May 1, audiences question whether the violent portrayals will be suitable for minors to watch.
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While this concern took shape in the audience’s minds, Sailesh has responsibly announced that the film will not be suitable for minors. Here is the reason why minors should stay away from HIT 3.
During the pre-release event, the director explained that the film contains violent content, which will not be suitable for viewers under the age of 18. He said, “The film is going to be violent. So very responsibly, we’re telling, ‘Under-18, stay away from HIT 3.”
Actor Nani on violence in HIT
While the trailer raised concerns over the portrayal of violence, Nani promised that the violence in HIT 3 would be enjoyable.
The actor clarified that there are two kinds of violence—one kind disturbs us, but the violence in HIT 3 is something audiences will enjoy. Moreover, he also once said that HIT 3 should be put in the same bracket as Animal, Kill, or Marco. He further revealed that this film follows a different grammar, which feels so natural, where violence won’t stand out.
A for ARJUN SARKAARCERTIFIED. #HIT3 #HIT3FromMay1st pic.twitter.com/9PPKLwKEEJ— Nani (@NameisNani) April 25, 2025
CBFC Certification and Runtime
HIT 3, the intense action thriller by director Silesh, has received an ‘A’ certificate from the CBFC board with slight modifications, deletions and replacements. The CBFC board has suggested the makers modify the visuals of gruesome violence, throat slitting, and bloodshed shed from the film. Moreover, the board of certification also asked the makers to limit the use of offensive words along with the subtitle.
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Reportedly, there were no cuts and the movie’s total runtime is around two hours and 37 minutes, with specific modifications.
Jointly produced by Nani’s Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions, this crime thriller stars Nani and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead roles, alongside Adil Pala, Rao Ramesh, Brahmaji, and Maganti Srinath.
