HIT: The Third Case

HIT: The Third Case

Year: 2025

Runtime: 157 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Sailesh Kolanu

Echo Score: 64
ThrillerActionCrimeThrillers and murder mysteriesTwisted dark psychological thriller

Arjun Sarkaar, a distinguished HIT officer from Visakhapatnam, is dispatched to the volatile region of Jammu and Kashmir to unravel a string of gruesome murders. As he tracks a shadowy gang of elusive killers, the investigation pushes his investigative acumen and personal courage to their limits.

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1

Arjun Sarkaar is imprisoned for a heinous crime

Arjun Sarkaar, a ruthless cop, commits a heinous murder and is subsequently imprisoned. In jail, he is saved from harm by fellow prisoner Samuel Joseph, which sets the stage for his story. The narrative begins with Arjun's incarceration and his connection with Samuel.

2

Flashback to Arjun’s posting in HIT Jammu and Kashmir

Arjun is posted to HIT Jammu and Kashmir, where he investigates a similar murder involving a killer linked to a dark web cult organization called CTK. He fights and apprehends the killer, only to discover that the murderer was part of a broader network involved in gruesome crimes.

Jammu and Kashmir
3

Discovery of the dark web cult CTK

Arjun uncovers that both killers, in Jammu and Kashmir and Bihar, were members of CTK, a cult that demands members record murders to join. The cult's gruesome practice involves recording and sharing murders for organized crime activities.

4

Transfer and infiltration into CTK

After the suicide of a killer and deaths of two accomplices, Arjun is transferred to HIT Visakhapatnam. He decides to infiltrate CTK by committing murders, uploading videos, and gaining membership, aiming to dismantle the organization from within.

Visakhapatnam
5

Tracking and apprehending a CTK killer in Jaipur

Arjun tracks a CTK killer to Jaipur, prevents a murder, and captures the culprit. During the confrontation, he is stabbed but manages to survive. This operation brings him closer to understanding the group's real intentions.

Jaipur
6

Joining the CTK leadership

The leader of CTK, Alpha, welcomes Arjun into the organization, revealing that Arjun's infiltration has been successful. Arjun begins gathering crucial intelligence about the group's activities and meetings.

7

Preparation to dismantle CTK

With the support of his superior Nageswara Rao and the discovery that MRudula, his love interest, is also an undercover cop, Arjun plans to dismantle CTK during their annual gathering in Naharlagun. The team is assembled for this decisive operation.

Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh
8

Confrontation and infiltration at the CTK hideout

Arjun splits from his team and approaches the old Burmese Palace, where CTK members are conducting brutal killings. He witnesses hostages being murdered and is forced into a deadly test of loyalty through a violent fight among new recruits.

Burmese Palace, Naharlagun
9

Rescue and final battle

Arjun retrieves radio signals from his pet vulture to communicate with his team. He engages in a climactic battle, defeating Alpha and the remaining CTK members. The operation uncovers their organ trafficking and drug synthesis activities.

10

Revelation of Samuel Joseph’s role and Arjun’s revenge

Arjun reveals that Samuel Joseph orchestrated the entire conspiracy through his NGO, Keen to Care. Arjun kills Samuel in jail, completing his vengeance against the mastermind behind the crimes.

11

Sacrifice of ACP Dhanya Mohan IPS

It is revealed that ACP Dhanya Mohan infiltrated CTK by allowing herself to be captured. She sacrifices her life to save a hostage, earning Arjun’s respect and the title of investigating officer as a tribute to her bravery.

12

Introduction of a new case in HIT

The mid-credits scene shows ACP Veerappan IPS discovering a body in a truck at a checkpoint, hinting at a new case involving the HIT team, setting the stage for the next installment in the series.

Last Updated: August 19, 2025 at 05:16

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