HIT: The First Case (2020)
DirectorSailesh Kolanu
StarringVishwak Sen, Ruhani Sharma, Murali Sharma, Bhanuchander
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Best for: Fans of Telugu crime thrillers and police procedurals who enjoy a focused missing-person investigation.
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HIT: The First Case OTT release date
| Theatrical release (India) | 28 February 2020 |
|---|---|
| OTT / digital release (India) | 1 April 2020 |
| Gap between theatre and OTT | 33 days |
| Streaming now on | Amazon Prime Video, MX Player, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video with Ads |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
HIT Verse: all movies in order
- HIT: The First Case (27 February 2020) · this movie
- HIT: The 2nd Case (1 December 2022)
- HIT: The Third Case (30 April 2025)
- HIT: The Fourth Case (release date not announced)
Listed in release order, as per TMDB's HIT Verse.
HIT: The First Case story (no spoilers)
HIT: The First Case follows Vikram Rudraraju, a 30-year-old cop with the Telangana State Police, who is still grappling with a traumatic past. When a young woman named Preethi mysteriously disappears in Hyderabad, Vikram is assigned to the case and must solve it at any cost. The investigation pulls him into a tense search while his personal demons complicate every move. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, this Telugu crime thriller blends action and suspense as Vikram races against time to find Preethi. The film runs 126 minutes and carries a UA certificate, setting up a gritty, procedural tone within the HIT Verse franchise.
Should you watch HIT: The First Case?
Watch it for
- Vishwak Sen leads as Vikram 'Vicky' Rudraraju, a cop battling his own traumatic past while hunting for a missing girl in Hyderabad.
- Director Sailesh Kolanu builds a crime-thriller tone that launched the HIT Verse, which continues with HIT: The 2nd Case (2022) and HIT: The Third Case (2025).
- The 126-minute runtime keeps the investigation tight, with genres listed as Crime, Thriller, and Action.
- Supporting cast includes Murali Sharma as Ibrahim and Ruhani Sharma as Neha, adding depth to the procedural drama.
Skip it if
- You prefer lighter, family-friendly entertainment; the UA certificate and crime-thriller genre suggest tense material.
- You are not a fan of police procedurals or missing-person investigations, as the plot centers on one case.
- You want a fast-paced action spectacle; the film is a crime thriller first, with action as a secondary genre.
HIT: The First Case cast
Vishwak Senas Vikram 'Vicky' Rudraraju
Ruhani Sharmaas Neha
Murali Sharmaas Ibrahim
Bhanuchanderas Vishwanath
Brahmajias R. Shinde
Naveena Reddyas Swapna
Maganti Srinathas Abhilash
Hari Tejaas Sheila
Ravi Varmaas SrinivasHIT: The First Case movie details
| Director | Sailesh Kolanu |
|---|---|
| Writer | Sailesh Kolanu |
| Music | Vivek Sagar |
| Cinematography | Manikandan Saravanan |
| Producer | Prashanti Tipirneni, Nani |
| Release date | 28 February 2020 |
| Runtime | 2h 6m (126 minutes) |
| Original language | Telugu |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Telugu |
| Original title | హిట్: ది ఫస్ట్ కేస్ |
| Certificate (India) | UA |
| Budget | $720,000 (approx.) |
| Worldwide box office | $1.3 million (approx.) |
Parental guide: is HIT: The First Case family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the UA certificate and crime-thriller genre; parental discretion is advised for younger viewers. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Our verdict
HIT: The First Case is a solid Telugu crime thriller that introduces Vikram Rudraraju and the HIT Verse. Vishwak Sen anchors the investigation with a cop haunted by his past, and Sailesh Kolanu keeps the 126-minute runtime focused on the missing-person case. It is a straightforward procedural that sets up the franchise without overreaching.
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LailaFrequently asked questions
Where can I watch HIT: The First Case online in India?
HIT: The First Case is available on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription). It is also free on MX Player, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player, and available for rent on Amazon Video.
When did HIT: The First Case release?
HIT: The First Case released theatrically in India on 28 February 2020, with an original release date of 27 February 2020. It arrived on OTT in India on 1 April 2020.
Who is in the cast of HIT: The First Case?
The cast includes Vishwak Sen as Vikram 'Vicky' Rudraraju, Ruhani Sharma as Neha, Murali Sharma as Ibrahim, Bhanuchander as Vishwanath, Brahmaji as R. Shinde, Chaitanya Sagiraju as Rohit, Naveena Reddy as Swapna, and Ravi Raja as Fahaad.
What is the runtime and certificate of HIT: The First Case?
HIT: The First Case runs for 126 minutes and has a UA certificate in India.
What is the watch order of the HIT Verse movies?
The HIT Verse release order is: 1. HIT: The First Case (2020), 2. HIT: The 2nd Case (2022), 3. HIT: The Third Case (2025), and 4. HIT: The Fourth Case (date not announced).
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