HIT: The Fourth Case Officially Announced; Karthi Joins the Franchise as ACP Veerappan

The suspense-filled thriller HIT: The Third Case, directed by Sailesh Kolanu, concluded with an exciting revelation — the official announcement of HIT: The Fourth Case. The film, which hit theatres on May 1, features Nani in the lead as SP Arjun Sarkaar, supported by Srinidhi Shetty and Prateik Babbar.

This third installment in the HIT (Homicide Intervention Team) franchise follows Arjun Sarkaar as he investigates a complex series of murders, unraveling a chilling mystery that spans multiple locations. However, it’s the film’s climax cameo that truly left fans talking.

In a surprising and thrilling twist, popular Tamil actor Karthi is introduced as ACP Veerappan, marking the first time a non-Telugu actor will take the lead in the franchise. As a birthday treat for fans, the makers also unveiled the first look of Karthi from the upcoming installment.

Happy birthday @Karthi_Offl bro :) https://t.co/IdbqBsWbpi

— Sailesh Kolanu (@KolanuSailesh) May 25, 2025

The closing moments of HIT: The Third Case hint that ACP Veerappan already has a murder mystery waiting to be solved, setting the stage for a gripping fourth chapter.

The HIT Franchise Timeline

The HIT Universe, crafted by Sailesh Kolanu, began with HIT: The First Case (2020) featuring Vishwak Sen as Vikram Rudraraju, a cop dealing with PTSD from past trauma. This was followed by HIT: The Second Case (2022), where Adivi Sesh took on the role of Krishna Dev (KD), who hunts down a brutal serial killer targeting young women.

The latest release, HIT: The Third Case (2025), has expanded the franchise’s scope, both narratively and geographically, with Nani's Arjun Sarkaar going undercover to crack a pattern of murders that follow a common modus operandi across the country.