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I saw this more than a year ago on Amazon Prime.

Planning to watch its sequel n that's y put up a review now.

I saw the Telugu version n skipped the Hindi version.

A cop with a troubled past n suffering from panic attacks, is tasked with investigating the missing case of an eighteen year girl.

The case gets even more complicated n personal when the cop's girlfriend too goes missing.

As the clock is ticking n pressure builds up from all angles, the cop unearths a shattering mystery which leads upto to a shocking twist.

The lead actor Vishwak Sen gave a brilliant performance and the background music is heart pounding n the editing is crispy.

Murli Sharma as Ibrahim, a local cop gave a memorable performance n his character will stay with u.

Nice Thriller and good suspense. Worth watching.Background music is good and great direction

After a long time a dark thriller had been out in the Telugu film industry. The director had perfectly crafted out the story for the opening of intense thriller universe. He didn't manipulate things too much. Entire screenplay was gripping and also with less manipulations of story. There wasn't a feel of confusion and all I felt was thrill. Even the actors gave out their best performances. Overall a must watch movie

Perfect in every department but the story was not enough for 2hrs, movie is good but not great, vishwak steals the show with his performance and Vivek Sagar is a life saviour

Well directed, Vishwak Sen acted good, good story and execution, made me sit on the edge, gripping background score.

This movie could have been great thriller but ended up no so to be.I was quite impressed with the performance of the cast and in particularly Vishwak Sen's bold performance. everything went well until 1 hour and 40 minutes. The move is a gripping until the mentioned time but then the director find bit difficult to pin the murders on credible convict. Felt like he was running out of time. As you already see the synopsis of the movie about solving murder mystery, and I must say I was quite in to a the movie before the last 20 minutes begin. But then disappointed the way it ended. Such a waste after all, which reminds me sort of GOT (But not that bad). Anyway you can still enjoy the film as it provides decent story, more over gripping one and half hour and good performance from not so called star cast. Definitely it hinted a sequel is on the way. Hope they would not do the same mistake by having weak end. Good luck!

Mind Blowing Movie Perfect Movie To Watch Thriller Vishwak Sen Act So Natural & Pure Climax Super ....

Dr. Sailesh Kolanu clearly intends for HIT to turn into a franchise, and it's made clear from the get-go when he seems to be in no hurry to reveal anything much about his characters. Crime dramas are a genre that are hard to pull off and to the director's credit, he manages to do it well with minimal drawbacks. What's amazing is how the viewer is pushed into the world Vikram inhabits from the word go, especially when it's one that's suffocating and filled with so much pain.

A girl goes missing at Outer Ring Road and her parents are worried out of their mind. The last person to see her is a cop (Murli Sharma) who had left her at the place she was last seen after she assures him that help is arriving. Another cop, Vikram (Vishwak Sen), is on a much-needed leave, trying to cope with the pain in his life, when he receives a distressing call. How Vikram embroils himself in the case of the missing girl, and what does it have to do with the call he received makes up the tale.

Vikram works for the HIT department against his therapist and girlfriend Neha's (Ruhani Sharma) wishes. Due to the nature of his job, he's prone to massive panic attacks that cause him to black out sometimes, be paranoid that his suspects will escape his grasp whenever they're out of his view and fire in any shape, view or form, seems to be a massive trigger. It's clear he's in pain due to a past trauma, which is why his shabby appearance and short-temperedness is tolerated even by his superiors. And while he has a keen sense of smell and deduction skills that make him good at his job, the question remains throughout the film, if his shortcomings will ever let him solve cases in peace.

The director does a good job of letting us know enough about Vikram's trauma to care and stay invested throughout the film. His love for Neha and the pain deeply embedded in him are shown in bits and pieces, via flashes of his memories. And this narrative is a particularly bold choice, seeing as how it's not something that might sit well with all viewers. But the film takes its own sweet time delivering the conclusion and while it's laudable that it is not something you can guess, the way the climax is hurried through doesn't really work. But the less said about the plot the better, it's something that needs to be watched on-screen.

Apart from director Sailesh, Vivek Sagar, S Mani Kandan and Garry BH should be lauded for doing a stupendous job with setting up the environment Vikram inhabits. The music, cinematography and editing stay true to the genre; bringing through the pain, suffocation and desperation through the sound and visuals. The detailing is spectacular, so are the way some scenes are shot, with subtlety without being too on-the-nose. The film also breaks stereotypes in the most subtle of ways.

Vishwak Sen's performance on the other hand doesn't always leave the intended impact. His dialogue delivery, especially ones with scenes featuring Ruhani, seems off. But he nails the scenes where he's being sarcastic and funny -when he's calling out a professor for moral policing, in particular. His acting too wavers, seeming off in certain scenes, while he just nails it in other ones, and there just seems to be no in-between when it comes to it. Ruhani Sharma is surprisingly plain okay in the few scenes she has, while Hari Teja shines. Murli Sharma does well with what he's offered.

HIT is definitely not a film that will keep you on the edge of the seat, but it keeps you engaged enough to know more. With a tighter narrative, better direction and performances, this truly could've been something else. But that's not to say, that the film doesn't work, because it does, especially with the massive cliff-hanger at the end promising a sequel worth watching.

Excellent movie in every aspect. Perfect story, perfect screenplay, perfect action, nothing to complain !! Even the cast was perfect mix. Having the kidnapper a known negative role actor to could hv added more punch to the drama ! I rate this movie NINE STARS.

HIT : The First Case (2020) - Brief Review :

An extended episode of the CID series with a few loops here and there, but is worth your watch. When I used to watch the CID serial in my childhood, I used to love that suspense. But now that I've seen over a thousand classics from around the world, I've realised how common all of the CID stuff was. You start with one missing case and then get forensics, friends, and family members involved in it, only to learn more thrilling facts later. At the end, it's some close friends whom you never suspected. HIT is a perfect extended episode of this CID formula, but not completely flawless. An officer of the 'Homicide Intervention Team' who frequently suffers from panic attacks does everything in his power to rescue a woman who went missing. An 18-year-old girl is missing, but nobody really cares because it has got nothing to do with our protagonist. Then, after two months, his GF disappears, and he gets involved in both the cases, mainly to find his GF. Several surprising revelations come to rescue this mystery thriller from multiple old cliches. It still makes for a good, definite watch for you. Let me tell you a couple of those typical loops. A hero must have a competitor and a jealous colleague, no matter if he hasn't got anything to do with the storyline. Two, the best one I suppose, the villain/side villain, can easily kill a supporting character from a long distance, but he would never kill the hero, even if he's close to him. HIT has those gone-dated cliches that might irritate you - if you have seen a lot of global cinema. For regional or, to some extent, Indian audiences, it won't make much difference. Some of the dialogues, scenes, and action scenes are shot childishly, but otherwise it's a fine film throughout. Overall, a nice, engaging thriller with decent performances, good writing and fine direction. Let's see how the Hindi remake turns out to be.

RATING - 7/10*

By - #samthebestest.

No, if u think this is thrilled movie then sorry for this. Bcz in the last you can find that the murderer was connected with a girl "lata". I mean... director connect a complete suspens with a girl whose character are no means in the complete case besides the director have many characters in whole movie. The lead role tortured every connected person but he can't find anything. For connection, The director connect a girl "lata" and a small scooter repairing shop scene. That means all other suspects are useless like her boyfriend, sheela and others. And it shows that 75% time of complete movie is useless, useless suspects, useless serching, useless gethared data and useless torture.

A fantastic thriller film vishwaksen acting was lit🔥 & Hit is a super hit film

A good script and effective acting..there might be plot holes at end ..and director was in a rush to finsih the movie..otherwise as a whole movie is awesome...jut like the mentalist ..the movie screenplay was awesome and was a pearl in the shell

The film revolves around a conventional plot concerning missing individuals and the subsequent investigations conducted by the police. One peculiar aspect is the involvement of the homicide department in missing persons cases, rather than focusing on apprehending murderers in actual homicide cases.

While the screenplay manages to sustain intrigue for a while, the climax falls short, lacking the desired impact.

It is worth acknowledging that all the actors deliver commendable performances, bringing their characters to life. The production values are impressive, contributing to a visually appealing experience. The cinematography, although decent, fails to stand out. On the other hand, the music proves to be the standout aspect, elevating the film with its extraordinary compositions. The editing, while satisfactory, could have been more refined.

Overall, the film showcases some positive elements, including strong performances and solid production values, but falls short in certain areas such as the storyline and climax execution.

Hit-The First Case is one of the Finest Thriller in Telegu Cinema.Storyline is very well written with lot of Twists and Turns.I haven't seen any plothole in the movie.Vishwak Sen has delivered a terrific performance.Background Music is just OK.Sreenplay is Brilliant.The movie keeps you on the Edge of the Seat without giving you a single second to even blink your eyes.Climax will suprise you.

Overall,Hit-The First Case is Brilliant Crime Thriller in recent times.If you love watching Thrillers,Undoubtedly this is for you.

Hit makes it to the list of Telugu films that veer away from the usual masala potboilers that the industry has, by now, been cursed with. The writing here is razor-sharp (for an investigation thriller) and had the big reveal not been a bit of a dampener (it all adds up well but the 'motive' lacks the punch we expect), Hit would make it to my list of top thrillers in recent memory. Sailesh Kolanu, thank you for the edge-of-the-seat thrills, bruv!

For a directorial debut, his work is spot on. Something as mundane as the proceedings at a CID office is executed to great effect by the budding writer-director. The outcome is a riveting, sophisticated thriller that never lets go of its pulsating hold on viewers until the very last shot (and the announcement of a sequel in 2021). What primarily works for Hit lies in the way an array of major characters have been written into the movie. The protagonist is emotionally flawed, the reason evidenced in the first scene (but to be explained in the sequel, maybe?) and significant characters around him such as his superior, his subordinate Rohit, his other colleagues (one's a cliched, professionally jealous one), and his girlfriend Neha carry just about enough detailing for us to want to know more.

The pacing of the investigation bits is pitch-perfect, never losing momentum. I love how forensics plays a greater role in this film than most other investigative thrillers. The choice of colors (by cinematographer S Manikanda) suits the film so well. Vivek Sagar's background score doesn't take undue advantage of its thriller niche - it's relatively calmer and pops up only when it really needs to. Yet, the tension is built up solidly.

Vishwak Sen does a fantastic job of playing Vikram, the PTSD-suffering cop who is shaken by recurring 'fiery' imagery (both in his head and in real-time). Where Hit also fetches brownie points is in the fact that it doesn't focus on the ghastliness of crimes against women; the focus here is more on creating a complicated set of interconnected events. Also, there's no spoon-feeding. You better be a discerning viewer to be able to grasp where the dots start to subconsciously connect.

I definitely recommend the film to all thriller fanatics. Even if the climax isn't one of its strongest points, Hit is every bit worth checking out. And I'll be looking forward to the sequel!

#sanjuzzreviews Movie Review : HIT ( The First Case) - Telugu movie streaming on Prime Video

HIT: The First Case is a 2020 Telugu language Mystery thriller film directed by newcomer Sailesh Kolanu and stars Vishwak Sen Naidu and Ruhani Sharma in lead roles.

The film starts off with the disappearance of a young girl Preeti after her car breaks down on the highway . The case is handled by a cop, Vishwak who is plagued with painful memories of his past due to which he suffers panic attacks frequently. Two months after the disappearance of the girl , Vishwak's girlfriend disappears in a similar manner . Are the two cases linked somehow. Will Vishwak be able to subdue the demons of his traumatic past , race against time and save the girls is what forms the rest of the movie.

The film which released on Feb 28th 2020 is a great watch. Awesome direction by the debutante director Sailesh. A lot of work has gone into the detailing and it shows on screen. Casting is perfect & the narrative flows well.

The makers are planning a franchise with the end setting the tone for " The Second Case" which should be out in 2021.

Verdict: Though I do not understand Telugu, the film is available with english subtitles. No problems in understanding what is going on. Must watch if you like Whodunit's. Go watch it !! I enjoyed it, so will you !!!!

I watched yesterday this movie only depend on climax twist not more than that. From beginning to end this movie tests our patient's level.All casts acting is good but climax twist was very simple and I am convinced with that.I thing director should have do more attention about script but overall it's an average movie.

Film was good in script and hero(Vishwaksen) acting was purely natural. Climax is also good.. Overall a good film... Which can entertain in the theaters

This movie is good overall. Acting is good and everything is gripping...but they added useless kissing scenes and vulgar scenes that ruins it in my opinion. It's not even a love scene there, it's just him visualizing parts of his past. And all of those are vulgar stuff that's shown. They should've removed all those scenes, then movie would've been much better

The good thing about this film is that you can tell in the first 10 minutes (or less) that it's dreadful and so can turn it off without wasting any more time. Or, save the 10 minutes by not starting it in the first place. If you DO decide to watch it, read some of the "best" reviews here, first. At least you'll have a laugh when you start to watch it.

I watched this film in March and it is the best film and the performance of Vishwak Sen is outstanding.. No one will be apt for this role and no one can do justice other than Vishwak sen..

Perfect crime thriller and vishwak sen acting is peaks his anger emotion is in another level must watch Telugu crime drama