Last updated: 5 May 2026
Telugu · Crime, Thriller, Action
2h 6m · 27 Feb 2020
Music: Vivek Sagar | DOP: Manikandan Saravanan | Writer: Sailesh Kolanu
Ratings
Our Rating
3.25
The film follows Vikram Rudraraju, a police officer working in the Homicide Intervention Team (HIT), who investigates the mysterious disappearance of a young woman. As he delves deeper, Vikram confronts his own traumatic past and uncovers dark secrets, leading to a gripping thriller that explores themes of memory, trauma, and justice.
Vishwak Sen: Strong and convincing portrayal of a troubled cop with emotional depth.
Ruhani Sharma: Effective in her role, providing a solid emotional anchor.
Murali Sharma: Supportive and impactful in a key role.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Sailesh Kolanu delivers a well-crafted thriller with a focused narrative and effective tension-building. His direction keeps the audience engaged, balancing emotional moments with suspenseful sequences.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 70% |
| Neutral | 20% |
| Negative | 10% |
Critics generally praised the film for its engaging plot, strong lead performance, and technical finesse, though some noted minor flaws in pacing and predictability. The film was appreciated as a fresh and intelligent thriller in Telugu cinema.
Final Box-Office Result
HIT: The First Case released on 27 February 2020 (2020).
HIT: The First Case is declared a SUPER HIT at the box office.
Budget of HIT: The First Case is approximately ₹720000 Crore.
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HIT: The First Case directed by Sailesh Kolanu. Produced by Prashanti Tipirneni, Nani.
HIT: The First Case stars Vishwak Sen, Ruhani Sharma, Murali Sharma.
Tollybo rates HIT: The First Case 3.25/5. Verdict: SUPER HIT.
Music for HIT: The First Case composed by Vivek Sagar.
HIT: The First Case — Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action, Runtime: 126 minutes, Language: Telugu.
