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{{Short description|2022 film by Sailesh Kolanu}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=February 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = HIT: The Second Case
| image = HIT 2 poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name =
| director = [[Sailesh Kolanu]]
| writer = Sailesh Kolanu
| producer = [[Prashanti Tipirneni]]<br />[[Nani (actor)|Nani]] as (presenter)
| starring = {{Ubl| [[Adivi Sesh]] | [[Meenakshi Chaudhary]]}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = S. Manikandan
| editing = [[Garry BH]]
| music = '''Songs:'''<br/>[[M. M. Srilekha]]<br/>'''Score:'''<br/>John Stewart Eduri
| studio = [[Nani (actor)|Wall Poster Cinema]]
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2022|12|02}}
| runtime = 118 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget = {{INR|15 crore|link=yes}}<ref>{{cite web |title=HIT 2 BOX OFFICE COLLECTION, CAST, BUDGET, HIT OR FLOP|date=30 November 2022 |url=https://www.cinefry.co.in/hit-2-box-office/}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR|41.85 crore|link=yes}}{{Citation needed|date=October 2025}}
}}

'''''HIT: The Second Case'''''{{Efn|''HIT'' is the abbreviation of ''Homicide Intervention Team''.}} is a 2022 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[crime thriller film]] written and directed by [[Sailesh Kolanu]]. Produced by [[Prashanti Tipirneni|Wall Poster Cinema]], it is the second instalment in the [[HIT (film series)|''HIT'' film series]] following ''[[HIT: The First Case]]'' (2020). The film stars [[Adivi Sesh]], [[Meenakshi Chaudhary]], [[Suhas Pagolu|Suhas]] and [[Rao Ramesh]]. In the film, a police officer in the [[Andhra Pradesh]] state Homicide Intervention Team (HIT) investigates gruesome cases involving dismembered bodies of women.

''HIT: The Second Case'' was released worldwide on 2 December 2022 in theatres. The film received positive reviews from critics and became a commercial success at the box office. A standalone sequel, ''[[HIT: The Third Case]],'' was released on 1 May 2025.<ref name="critic2">{{cite news |title=HIT 2 box office collection day 1: Movie becomes biggest opener for Adivi Sesh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hit-2-box-office-collection-day-1-movie-becomes-biggest-opener-for-adivi-sesh/articleshow/95955801.cms |access-date=3 December 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |quote=the film that received mixed to positive reviews from audiences and critics praising performances, screenplay, cinematography, background score, crisp runtime and direction of the film.}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Ram Prasad Koduri, a humble carpenter, discovers his wife Jhansi’s extramarital affair. When he threatens to expose her, she falsely accuses him of sexual assault. Ostracized by society and broken in spirit, Ram Prasad builds a treehouse at home and commits suicide.

In present-day [[Visakhapatnam]], Krishna Dev (KD), a sharp and intuitive [[Superintendent of police (India)|Superintendent of police]] (SP) in the Homicidal Intervention Team (HIT), is in a live-in relationship with Aarya, an entrepreneur and women’s rights activist. KD is assigned a disturbing murder case involving Sanjana, a bar worker, whose body is found dismembered and stitched together with parts from three different women. [[Forensic science|Forensics]] reveals that the killer has an extra tooth and left a UV-reactive pub stamp on a severed hand.

KD suspects Raghavudu, who refuses to reveal his alibi to protect his secret affair. Under political pressure, KD’s superiors plan to kill Raghavudu in a fake encounter. KD uncovers evidence proving his innocence and stops the encounter at the last moment, but Raghavudu later commits suicide. KD is taunted by the killer, who threatens Aarya and another woman, Rajitha.

As the investigation deepens, KD links the dismembered parts to other missing women, Tanya and Pooja, all connected to a women’s welfare association. He discovers that Jhansi, a past victim and president of the same association, had a son named Rajeev. Meanwhile, the ADGP dismisses KD from police force and withdraws police protection given to Aarya, as he finds out that KD had leaked police's plan to encounter Raghavudu in the attempt to stop the encounter. Soon after, Aarya is abducted.

KD tracks the clues to a dental clinic owned by Rajeev Kumar Koduri, Ram Prasad and Jhansi's son. Traumatised by his father's suicide and his mother’s betrayal, Rajeev seeks revenge on women he views as morally corrupt, starting with his mother and continuing with other women’s association members. Rajeev is revealed to be Kumar, Rajitha's boyfriend, who captures KD and threatens Aarya who is strapped to a wheelchair and starts torturing KD who is tied onto a dental clinic chair. KD successfully makes Rajeev to open the main door thus calling his dog inside by whistling sound. The dog attacks Rajeev who is shot by Varsha. Rajeev but Rajeev manages to overwhelm Varsha and starts thrashing her. The dog is shot by Rajeev and an angry KD breaks his restraints and beats Rajeev severely. Rajitha confesses she was coerced by Rajeev. KD gets carried to hospital, and later ADGP reluctantly apologises to KD and informs that his dismissal is withdrawn. Disillusioned with the ADGP's attitude, KD declines to continue in HIT Andhra Pradesh and has himself transferred to [[Telangana]]. He marries Aarya, and they begin a new life together. Arjun Sarkaar arrives as KD's replacement as the new SP, teasing a [[HIT: The Third Case|sequel]].

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
*[[Adivi Sesh]] as [[Superintendent of Police|SP]] Krishna Dev "KD" [[Indian Police Service| IPS]] HIT, [[Visakhapatnam]]
*[[Meenakshi Chaudhary]] as Aarya
*[[Suhas Pagolu|Suhas]] as Dr. Rajeev Kumar Koduri alias Kumar, Ram Prasad's son
*[[Rao Ramesh]] as [[Director general of police|DGP]] Nageswara Rao IPS HIT, Visakhapatnam
*[[Tanikella Bharani]] as Sanjana's father
*[[Posani Krishna Murali]] as News reporter
*[[Komalee Prasad]] as ASP Varsha [[Indian Police Service|IPS]], HIT [[Visakhapatnam]]
* Maganti Srinath as SP [[HIT: The First Case|Abhilash]] IPS, HIT [[Hyderabad]]
* [[Madhusudhan Rao (actor)|Madhusudhan Rao]] as DGP Ramaiah IPS
* [[Srikanth Iyengar]] as IG Ramesh Khanna , HIT [[Hyderabad]]
* [[Harsha Vardhan]] as Ram Prasad Koduri
* Divya Narni as Rajitha
* Gujjuru Hemanth as a Constable
* Kedar Shankar as KD's father
* [[Brahmaji]] as R. Shinde
* [[Kancharapalem Raju]] as Raghavudu's father
* Dhaasshyam Geetha Bhascker as Aarya's mother
* [[Nani (actor)|Nani]] as Arjun Sarkaar IPS (cameo appearance)
* [[Vishwak Sen]] as Vikram Rudraraju (Archive footage)
}}

==Production==
After the success of ''[[HIT: The First Case]]'', [[Nani (actor)|Nani]] announced a sequel in February 2021, one year after the film's release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 February 2021 |title=Nani announces HIT 2, says its time to go on a nailbiting journey |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nani-announces-hit-2-says-its-time-to-go-on-a-nailbiting-journey-7208514/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126132828/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nani-announces-hit-2-says-its-time-to-go-on-a-nailbiting-journey-7208514/ |archive-date=26 January 2022 |access-date=26 January 2022 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> Sailesh Kolanu, who directed the first film of the franchise, would also be directing the sequel. [[Adivi Sesh]] replaced [[Vishwak Sen]] in the sequel as the main character.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 March 2021 |title=Telugu film HIT sequel announced with Adivi Sesh in lead; producer Nani unveils first poster |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/telugu-film-hit-sequel-announced-with-adivi-sesh-in-lead-producer-nani-unveils-first-poster-9441881.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210083512/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/telugu-film-hit-sequel-announced-with-adivi-sesh-in-lead-producer-nani-unveils-first-poster-9441881.html |archive-date=10 February 2022 |access-date=10 February 2022 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref> Nani wanted the franchise to be "concept oriented" rather than "star oriented," so he moved the setting from [[Telangana]] to [[Andhra Pradesh]] and chose Sesh as the protagonist.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=17 December 2021 |title='HIT 2': Nani Reveals Why Adivi Sesh Is The Perfect Choice For The Film |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-nani-reveals-why-adivi-sesh-was-the-best-choice-for-hit-2/405568 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210082452/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-nani-reveals-why-adivi-sesh-was-the-best-choice-for-hit-2/405568 |archive-date=10 February 2022 |access-date=10 February 2022 |website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]}}</ref> [[Meenakshi Chaudhary]] was cast opposite Sesh.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adivi |first=Sashidhar |date=4 March 2021 |title=Meenakshi Chaudhary bags Hit 2 |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/040321/meenakshi-chaudhary-bags-hit-2.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211041855/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/040321/meenakshi-chaudhary-bags-hit-2.html |archive-date=11 February 2022 |access-date=10 February 2022 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref> Sen said he missed out on the sequel due to scheduling conflicts, and wished he'd be a part of ''HIT'' 3 or 4.{{Citation needed|date=January 2025}} The film was then formally launched in March 2021 with a [[Puja (Hinduism)|pooja]] ceremony.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=22 March 2021 |title=Adivi Sesh in the next 'HIT' |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/adivi-sesh-collaborates-with-nani-for-second-franchise-of-hit/article34129460.ece |url-status=live |access-date=10 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210082450/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/adivi-sesh-collaborates-with-nani-for-second-franchise-of-hit/article34129460.ece |archive-date=10 February 2022}}</ref> Principal photography commenced in August 2021 in [[Visakhapatnam]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 August 2021 |title=Adivi Sesh joins the sets of HIT 2 |url=https://www.telugu360.com/adivi-sesh-joins-the-sets-of-hit-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210082453/https://www.telugu360.com/adivi-sesh-joins-the-sets-of-hit-2/ |archive-date=10 February 2022 |access-date=10 February 2022 |website=Telugu360}}</ref> In December 2021, Nani confirmed that 90% of the shoot was completed with filming also taking place in [[Hyderabad]].<ref name=":1" /> In July 2022, it was announced that the final schedule would commence in August 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hymavathi |first=Ravali |date=2022-07-23 |title=Adivi Sesh Confirms That 'HIT 2' Final Schedule Will Begin In The Next Month |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/adivi-sesh-confirms-that-hit-2-final-schedule-will-begin-in-the-next-month-754790 |access-date=2022-07-23 |website=www.thehansindia.com}}</ref>

==Music==
The music of the film is composed by [[M. M. Srilekha]] and Suresh Bobbili. The [[film score]] is composed by John Stewart Eduri.

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_lyrics = Krishna Kanth
| title1 = Urike Urike
| music1 = [[M. M. Srilekha]]
| extra1 = [[Sid Sriram]], [[Ramya Behara]]
| length1 = 4:36
| title2 = Poratame 2
| music2 = Suresh Bobbili
| extra2 = Sailesh Kolanu
| length2 = 3:45
}}

==Release==
''HIT: The Second Case'' was released theatrically on 2 December 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adivi Sesh's Hit: The Second Case gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/sep/15/adivi-seshs-hit-the-second-case-gets-a-release-date-34705.html |access-date=2022-09-15 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=15 September 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Originally the film had been scheduled for release on 29 July 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |author=News9 Staff |date=2022-05-02 |title=Adivi Sesh-starrer HIT 2 to have theatrical release on July 29 |url=https://www.news9live.com/entertainment/regional-cinema/adivi-sesh-starrer-hit-2-to-have-theatrical-release-on-july-29-167856 |access-date= |website=NEWS9LIVE |language=}}</ref> However, Sesh announced that the film was postponed due to the promotional works of his film [[Major (film)|''Major'']] (2022) and the film having production delays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-25 |title=HIT 2 Postponed to December? |url=http://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994520379/HIT-Postponed-to-December |access-date= |website=India Herald |language=}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=HIT 2 Trailer Launch Date: హిట్‌ 2 ట్రైలర్‌ వచ్చేది ఆ రోజే.. నాని, అడివి శేష్ ఫన్నీగా ఎలా అనౌన్స్‌ చూశారో చూడండి |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hit-2-trailer-launch-date-announced-by-nani-and-adivi-sesh-121669047017970.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221121162940/https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hit-2-trailer-launch-date-announced-by-nani-and-adivi-sesh-121669047017970.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 November 2022 |access-date=21 November 2022 |publisher=Hindustan Times Telugu}}</ref> On November 25, the film received an [[A certificate]] because of its gruesome nature and use of profanity.

The theatrical rights of the film were sold at a cost of {{INRConvert|145|m}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-29 |title=Hit 2 Pre Release Theatrical Business |url=https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/adivi-sesh-hit-2-pre-release-theatrical-business-details-total-box-office-target-here-are-the-details-ta-1521908-page-6.html |access-date=2022-12-06 |website=[[News18 Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref> A [[Hindi]] dubbed version was released theatrically on 30 December 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/hindi-version-of-adivi-sesh-hit-the-second-case-to-release-on-this-date-8338035/|title=Hindi version of Adivi Sesh's Hit: The Second Case to release on this date|website=[[Indian Express]]|date=22 December 2022 |access-date=22 December 2022}}</ref> The film premiered on [[Amazon Prime Video]] on 6 January 2023.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=6 January 2023 |title= HIT: The second case on OTT platform: Release date, where to watch, cast and plot|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/hit-the-second-case-on-ott-platform-release-date-where-to-watch-cast-and-plot-2317222-2023-01-06 |website=India Today|date= 6 January 2023}}</ref>

== Reception ==
''HIT: The Second Case'' received positive reviews from critics.<ref name="critic">{{cite news |title=HIT 2 box office collection day 1: Movie becomes biggest opener for Adivi Sesh|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hit-2-box-office-collection-day-1-movie-becomes-biggest-opener-for-adivi-sesh/articleshow/95955801.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=3 December 2022|quote=the film that received mixed response from fans and critics alike.}}</ref>

Balakrishna Ganeshan of ''[[The News Minute]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Sailesh Kolanu's ''HIT 2'' is one of the best-written Telugu films in recent times, with each character, scene, and dialogue having relevance to the story".<ref>{{cite web |title=HIT 2 review: Adivi Sesh's film is thoroughly gripping|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/hit-2-review-adivi-sesh-s-film-thoroughly-gripping-170549|website=[[The News Minute]]|date=2 December 2022 |access-date=3 December 2022}}</ref> Manoj Kumar R of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "HIT 2 is a significant improvement over the first iteration. One can only hope that Sailesh fills in the gaps in his storytelling and becomes a more refined filmmaker with HIT 3".<ref>{{cite web |title=HIT 2 movie review: Adivi Sesh starrer is a significant improvement on HIT 1|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/hit-2-movie-review-adivi-sesh-starrer-is-a-significant-improvement-on-hit-1-8302606/|website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=2 December 2022 |access-date=2 December 2022}}</ref> Neeshita Nyayapati of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "The film delivers what it promises when it comes to the gore and taking the HIT universe forward".<ref>{{cite news |title=Hit : The Second Case Movie Review : Delivers when it comes to gore but not the rest|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/hit-the-second-case/movie-review/95932699.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2 December 2022}}</ref> Rotkim Rajpal of ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "''HIT 2'' is a middling thriller that caters only to Advi Sesh but doesn't do justice to its inherently engaging story".<ref>{{cite web |title=HIT 2 Movie Review: Meant only for Adivi Sesh fans|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/hit-2-movie-review-meant-only-for-adivi-sesh-fans-2304469-2022-12-02|website=[[India Today]]|date=2 December 2022 |access-date=3 December 2022}}</ref> ''[[Sakshi Post]]'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and termed the film as a "gripping thriller" and wrote, "If you are a fan of crime thrillers, you would surely love this. Watch it for Adivi Sesh".<ref>{{cite web |title=HIT 2 Review, Rating|url=https://menglish.sakshi.com/news/movie-reviews/hit-2-review-rating-165497|website=[[Sakshi Post]]|date=2 December 2022 |access-date=3 December 2022}}</ref>

==Sequel==
{{Main|HIT: The Third Case}}

== Notes ==
{{Notelist}}

== References ==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb title|14279982}}

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