Discover the shared themes, characters, and narrative links that connect HIT : The First Case , HIT 2, and HIT 3. Learn how the HIT universe is evolving into India’s most compelling crime thriller franchise. Vikram, a police officer, investigates the disappearance of a girl, Preethi, who was last seen in a blue car. He faces many dead ends and twists, while also dealing with his personal issues and a mysterious past. HIT is an Indian crime thriller film series created by Sailesh Kolanu. The title is an acronym for "Homicide Intervention Team". [1] The first film, HIT: The First Case , was released on 28 February 2020, [2] the second, HIT : The Second Case , was released on 2 December 2022, [3] and the third, HIT : The Third Case , was released on 1 May 2025. It is currently the 6th highest-grossing Telugu film series worldwide. Burdened by old demons, a troubled but brilliant detective sets out to solve two confounding abduction cases — one involving his own girlfriend.