Nani’s HIT 3 crosses ₹58 crore mark in six days, becomes 5th highest Telugu grosser of 2025, but struggles to enter the profit zone with ₹11.59 crore left for full budget recovery.
May 8, 2025: Nani’s HIT 3, despite being one of the strongest performers in Telugu cinema this year, is still short of full budget recovery. As of Day 6, the cop thriller has earned ₹58.41 crore at the box office, leaving it ₹11.59 crore away from recovering its ₹70 crore production budget.
The film, directed by Sailesh Kolanu, opened with a massive ₹21 crore on Day 1, but has since seen a steady decline. Tuesday, May 6, brought in ₹2.61 crore — the film’s lowest single-day total so far.
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HIT 3 Box Office Collection – Day-wise Breakdown:
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| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Thu) | ₹21.00 Cr |
| Day 2 (Fri) | ₹10.50 Cr |
| Day 3 (Sat) | ₹10.40 Cr |
| Day 4 (Sun) | ₹10.25 Cr |
| Day 5 (Mon) | ₹3.65 Cr |
| Day 6 (Tue) | ₹2.61 Cr |
| Total | ₹58.41 Cr |
Top 5 Highest-Grossing Telugu Films of 2025 So Far:
- Sankranthiki Vasthunam – ₹186.90 Cr
- Game Changer – ₹136.92 Cr
- Daaku Maharaj – ₹91.11 Cr
- Thandel – ₹66.06 Cr
- HIT 3 – ₹58.41 Cr
Nani’s film is just ₹7.65 crore away from surpassing Thandel and climbing up to 4th spot.
Budget & Recovery Status:
- Total Budget: ₹70 Cr
- Recovered So Far: ₹58.41 Cr
- Remaining for Break-Even: ₹11.59 Cr
- Recovery Percentage: 83.4%
If HIT 3 maintains a steady pace for a few more days, it could breach the break-even point. However, with new releases and weekday fatigue, its margin for error is slim.
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