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HIT: The First Case (2022 film)

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HIT: The First Case
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySailesh Kolanu
Screenplay bySailesh Kolanu
Story bySailesh Kolanu
Based onHIT: The First Case (Telugu)
by Sailesh Kolanu
Produced byBhushan Kumar
Krishan Kumar
Dil Raju
Kuldeep Rathore
StarringRajkummar Rao
Sanya Malhotra
CinematographyS. Manikandan
Edited byGarry BH
Music bySongs:
Mithoon
Manan Bhardwaj
Background Score:
John Stewart Eduri
Production
companies
Distributed byPVR Pictures
Release date
  • 15 July 2022 (2022-07-15)
Running time
133 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹30 crores[2]
Box officeest. ₹11.78 crores[3]

HIT: The First Case is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language thriller film[1] written and directed by Sailesh Kolanu, being a remake of his 2020 Telugu film of the same name.[4][5] The film is produced by Dil Raju Production and T-Series.[6] It stars Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra.[7][8] It was released on 15 July 2022.[9]

Plot

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Vicky, a sharp but troubled cop in the Homicide Intervention Team (HIT), grapples with PTSD while investigating the disappearance of Preeti, a young woman whose car broke down on a highway. The case becomes intertwined with the disappearance of his colleague and romantic interest, Neha, raising suspicions about his own involvement.

Vicky's investigation reveals Preeti was adopted, had a strained relationship with her neighbor Sheela, and was secretly dating Ajay. Forensic evidence links multiple people to Preeti's death, including her father, the orphanage head, and an unknown DNA sample, complicating the investigation. Meanwhile, witness accounts and toll booth footage point to a lorry and Fahad, Ibrahim's mechanic, as potential leads.

The investigation takes a dark turn when Ibrahim is killed in pursuit of Fahad, who leads them to a hideout. There, Rohit, Vicky's close friend and colleague, is revealed to be protecting his wife, Sapna. Sapna, who worked with Rohit, had a disturbing past with Preeti. They both grew up in the same orphanage, where Sapna developed an obsessive infatuation with Preeti. Saraswati, the head of the orphanage, separated them. Years later, a chance encounter at a club reignites Sapna's obsession. Preeti's rejection triggers a violent reaction, leading Sapna to kidnap her with Fahad's help. A struggle ensues, resulting in Preeti's accidental death.

Rohit, trying to shield Sapna, helps bury Preeti's body. Sapna confesses to her crimes and is arrested. Neha, shaken by the case, seeks to understand Vicky's own trauma. He experiences flashbacks of a girl being burned alive, hinting at a dark event from his past. The film concludes with a near-fatal shooting, leaving Vicky and Neha's future uncertain and setting the stage for a potential sequel exploring the unresolved mysteries of Vicky's past.

Cast

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  • Rajkummar Rao as DCP Vikram Jaisingh IPS (Vicky), Neha's love interest
  • Sanya Malhotra as Dr. Neha Mehta, Vikram's love interest
  • Akhil Iyer as Rohit Shukla, Vikram's colleague
  • Shilpa Shukla as Sheela
  • Dalip Tahil as Ajit Singh Shekhawat, Vikram's senior officer
  • Sanjay Narvekar as Shrikant Saxena
  • Milind Gunaji as SI Ibrahim Sheikh
  • Hemraj Tiwari as Mohan Mathur
  • Jatin Goswami as Akshay
  • Rose Khan as Preeti Mathur
  • Raviraj as Fahaad
  • Madhur Arora as Anirudh
  • Dishita Sehgal as Young Preeti
  • Nuveksha as Sapna Shukla, Rohit's wife & Preeti's obsessed lover
  • Kirti Kapoor as Geetha
  • Karan Mehta as Shiva
  • Noyrika Bhatheja as Dr Ritika
  • Chinmaya Madan as Preeti's boyfriend
  • Bhairavi Raichura as Sushmita (Sushmi)

Production

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Principal photography commenced on 12 September 2021 and wrapped up on 18 April 2022.[10][11]

Soundtrack

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Hit - The First Case
Soundtrack album by
Mithoon and Manan Bhardwaj
Released26 July 2022[12]
Recorded2021–2022
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length11:39
LanguageHindi
LabelT-Series
Official audio
Hit - The First Case - Full Album on YouTube

The music of the film is composed by Mithoon and Manan Bhardwaj while the lyrics are written by Sayeed Quadri and Manan Bhardwaj.[12] The film score is composed by John Stewart Eduri. The first single was released on 29 June 2022.[13]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Kitni Haseen Hogi"Sayeed QuadriMithoonArijit Singh3:49
2."Tinka"Manan BhardwajManan BhardwajJubin Nautiyal3:36
3."Kahani Baaki Hai"Manan BhardwajManan BhardwajDivya Kumar2:51
Total length:11:39

Reception

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Box office

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HIT: The First Case earned ₹1.35 crore at the domestic box office on its opening day and ₹5.59 crore on opening weekend.[3]

As of 18 July 2022, the film grossed ₹11.06 crore (US$1.3 million) in India and ₹0.72 crore (US$84,000) overseas, for a worldwide gross collection of ₹11.78 crore (US$1.4 million).[3]

Critical response

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HIT: The First Case received mixed to positive reviews from critics with praise towards the performance of Rao and Malhotra, pacing and direction.[14][15] On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 50% of 10 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.6/10.[16]

Chirag Sehgal of News 18 rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Rajkummar Rao shines bright in the movie. The film also looks very similar to Kunal Kemmu's web series Abhay."[17] A critic for Bollywood Hungama rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "HIT THE FIRST CASE is a decent watch thanks to a superlative performance, whodunit element and a story."[18] Shubham Kulkarni of Tushar Joshi of India Today rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "If you are looking for a solid performance from Rajkummar Rao, then HIT won't disappoint. It is gripping in parts but we hoped the writers had put in more efforts to go beyond just remaking another south film."[19] Renuka Vyavahare of The Times of India rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Rajkummar Rao lends gravitas to the dawdling crime mystery. He has the ability to elevate a scrambled script and he does that here as well. He ensures you are on his team despite the misfires. HIT is more of a hit-and-miss."[20] Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "HIT: The First Case hits the jackpot with Rajkummar Rao. Nothing escapes his discerning eye. Nothing comes in our way of admiring it."[21] Devesh Sharma of Filmfare rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Rajkumar Rao is the best thing about the film and keeps you invested in the project through sheer dint of effort."[22] A critic for Pinkvilla rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "HIT: The First Case hits the bulls eye in the first half, but falls flat in the second. It's an honest attempt to bring the thriller for the Hindi audience."[23]

Home media

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The film started streaming on Netflix from 28 August 2022.[24]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Hit - The First Case". British Board of Film Classification. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Hit: The First Case Day 1 Collection: Rajkummar's film opens less than 'Badhaai Do', hints at 9th flop?". Asianet News. Archived from the original on 17 July 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2022. Hit: The First Case', was made on a budget of around Rs 30 crore
  3. ^ a b c "Hit – The First Case Box Office". Bollywood Hungama. 15 July 2022. Archived from the original on 16 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Rajkummar Rao is fighting demons of his past in HIT The First Case. Watch video". The Indian Express. 14 June 2022. Archived from the original on 21 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  5. ^ "HIT The First Case teaser out: Fierce cop Rajkummar Rao is on a mission in this high-intensity crime thriller". India Today. 17 June 2022. Archived from the original on 21 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  6. ^ "HIT: The First case releases the first look of Vikram; Have a look". Firstpost. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  7. ^ "Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra share new poster of 'HIT: The First Case', announce trailer release date". The Free Press Journal. Archived from the original on 21 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  8. ^ "Rajkumar Rao: थिएटर से पहले यूट्यूब पर देखिए हिट द फर्स्ट केस, रीमेक और सीक्वल चक्रव्यूह में फंसे राजकुमार राव". Amar Ujala. Archived from the original on 21 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  9. ^ "Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra's HIT - The First Case release postponed, film to hit screens on July 15". India Today. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  10. ^ "Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra starrer Hit-The First Case begins with a mahurat pooja ceremony". Bollywood Hungama. 12 September 2021. Archived from the original on 18 November 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  11. ^ "It's a wrap for Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra starrer HIT-The First Case". Bollywood Hungama. 18 April 2022. Archived from the original on 22 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  12. ^ a b "Hit - The First Case – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Jiosaavn. 26 July 2022. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  13. ^ "HIT The First Case song Kitni Haseen Hogi: Rajkummar Rao-Sanya Malhotra's soulful track is the new love ballad". Pinkvilla. 29 June 2022. Archived from the original on 5 July 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  14. ^ "Hit - The First Case Box Office: Rajkummar Rao's Film Starts Slow, Earns Rs 1.35 Cr On Day 1". News 18. 16 July 2022. Archived from the original on 17 July 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2022. While the film gained mixed reviews from both, the audience and the critics.
  15. ^ "HIT The First Case box office day 2 collection: Rajkummar Rao film sees near 50% growth, earns ₹2 crore". Hindustan Times. 17 July 2022. Archived from the original on 18 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022. the film received favourable reviews, with most critics praising the performances of Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, as well as, the film's pacing and direction.
  16. ^ "Hit: The First Case | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  17. ^ "HIT The First Case Review: The Film Is An Absolute Treat For Rajkummar Rao's Fans". News 18. 15 July 2022. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
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  19. ^ "HIT: The First Case Movie Review: Rajkummar Rao delivers a stellar performance". India Today. 15 July 2022. Archived from the original on 30 December 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  20. ^ Vyavahare, Renuka. "Hit: The First Case Movie Review : Rajkummar Rao lends gravitas to this dawdling crime mystery". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  21. ^ "HIT: The First Case Review". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  22. ^ "HIT The First Case Movie Review". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  23. ^ "HIT: The First Case Movie Review: Rajkummar Rao starrer is gripping but hits the roadblock in the climax". Pinkvilla. 15 July 2022. Archived from the original on 16 July 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  24. ^ "HIT: The First Case starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra to premiere on Netflix on August 28". Bollywood Hungama. 23 August 2022. Archived from the original on 23 August 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
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