Who are the lead actors in HIT: The First Case?

The lead actors in HIT: The First Case are Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra.

Who directed HIT: The First Case?

HIT: The First Case was directed by Sailesh Kolanu.

When was HIT: The First Case released?

HIT: The First Case was released on 15 July 2022.

What is the story of HIT: The First Case?

Policeman Vikram is 32 years old. The stakes are raised when a girl named Preethi mysteriously vanishes in Hyderabad, and Vikram must crack the case at all costs while also struggling with his own tragic history.

Where was HIT: The First Case filmed?

HIT: The First Case was filmed in Jaipur.

Who produced HIT: The First Case?

HIT: The First Case was produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Dil Raju, and Kuldeep Rathore.

Which was the most popular song from HIT: The First Case?

The most popular song from HIT: The First Case was Kitni Haseen Hogi.

HIT: The First Case (2022) Plot, Cast, Review, Box Office and More

HIT - The First Case poster featuring Rajkumar Rao

Details
Plot
Release
Reviews
Casting
Crew
Songs
Behind the Scenes
Box Office Collection
Character Analysis
Interesting Facts
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Details

Title	HIT: The First Case
Release	15 July 2022
Director	Sailesh Kolanu
Producer	Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Dil Raju, Kuldeep Rathore
Lead Actors	Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra
Genre	Action suspense-thriller
Language	Hindi
Box Office	₹11.78 crore
Music	John Stewart Eduri

Plot

Vikram Jaisingh aka Vicky (Rajkummar Rao), a sharp cop with the Homicide Intervention Team (HIT), is revered for his ability to solve crucial cases by capturing even the minutest of details. He's in love with his colleague, Dr. Neha Mehta (Sanya Malhotra), a forensic official. Notwithstanding his prowess, Vikram suffers from PTSD, triggered by past experiences.

Rohit Shukla (Akhil Iyer), a close friend and colleague of Vikram, often assists him in case investigations. Vikram frequently quarrels with another officer, Akshay (Jatin Goswami), who often crosses boundaries with Vikram.

The story unfolds with the disappearance of a girl named Preeti Mathur (Rose Khan), whose car malfunctions on the highway. Officer Ibrahim Sheikh (Milind Gunaji) offers to help her, but she goes missing closing in a mysterious circumstance involving a blue car.

Preeti's parents, incensed by Ibrahim's insensitivity towards their plight, lodge their complaints. As a result, Ibrahim is suspended by Ajit Singh Shekhawat (Dalip Tahil), Vikram's senior, and a family friend of Preeti's parents.

Two months into his six-month break due to PTSD, Vikram receives the news of Dr. Neha's disappearance. Though initially denied access to the case by Ajit, Vikram eventually manages to connect the dots between Preeti and Neha's disappearance cases, suspecting the same perpetrator.

His investigation leads him to interrogate Preeti's friends and neighbours, and he even uncovers a note that hints at Sheela (Shilpa Shukla), Preeti's neighbour, as the potential kidnapper. Vikram and his team unearth Preeti's body, setting the course for a more profound investigation.

The plot thickens when Vikram, with the help of highway toll booth security cameras, identifies Fahad (Raviraj) as the abductor. During their confrontation, Fahad shoots Ibrahim dead before being captured.

The climax unfolds as Vikram discovers Rohit's house as the location where Preeti's abduction was planned. A shocking revelation ensues when Sapna Shukla (Nuveksha), an orphan who nurtured unrequited feelings for Preeti, confesses her part in the scheme. She kidnaps Preeti to express her bottled-up feelings, leading to Preeti's unintended death during the scuffle.

The startling truth reveals that Rohit aided Sapna by arranging Preeti's burial and planting misleading DNA evidence. Sapna finally lands in custody while Vikram attends the funeral of Preeti and Ibrahim. The unforeseeable twist concludes the narrative with Vikram narrowly escaping a gunshot, hinting at an intriguing sequel.

Release

HIT: The First Case was released in theatres on 15th July 2022. The movies collected a total of ₹11.78 crore with a budget of ₹30 crore. Later, on 28th August 2022, the movie was also released on Netflix.

Reviews

HIT: The First Case, a Hindi remake of the 2020 Telugu original, follows the complicated life of a talented detective, Vikram (Rajkummar Rao), who battles PTSD while investigating the disappearance of two women. The movie, directed by Sailesh Kolanu, chooses Rajasthan as its location and maintains the names of the original characters while making subtle changes to the story, leaving room for potential sequels.

Rajkummar Rao portrays the panic attack-stricken detective with poise, and his silent heroism keeps the audience invested. Kolanu's direction in this crime mystery is both sincere and no-nonsense, creating a chaotic world where tension slowly mounts. However, the movie falls short in tying up loose ends and delivering a satisfying climax. The motive of the eventual guilty party appears ludicrous and far-fetched.

The cinematography, which includes aerial shots of the highway, adds depth to the film. The ambiguous glances exchanged between characters and Vikram's anxiety enhances the overall mood. The movie's portrayal of the toxic relationship between Vikram and his insecure co-worker (Jatin Goswami) is intriguing.

However, HIT: The First Case suffers from a few setbacks. The film's pacing appears unhurried and meandering, which makes it hard to classify as a nail-biting thriller. Although the movie evades some stereotypes, it falls into some others, as seen in the inclusion of a love song that is followed by a tragedy. The plot's intriguing build-up is diminished by these elements, and the gay subplot seems grossly misused.

Despite the weaknesses in the script, Rajkummar Rao's acting abilities shine, enhancing the otherwise mediocre storyline. In summary, HIT: The First Case is a hit-and-miss and will likely cater to audiences looking for a slow-burning, complex crime mystery with a memorable lead performance.

Critic Reviews

Critic	Rating	Review
Bollywood Hungama	3/5	The critic appreciated the film for its superlative performances, whodunit element, and compelling story, describing it as a decent watch.
Shubham Kulkarni (Koimoi)	3/5	Kulkarni mentioned that while the film didn't entirely utilize Rajkummar Rao's talents and hard work to its fullest, it wasn't a complete disappointment either.
Renuka Vyavahare (TOI)	3/5	Vyavahare commended Rao's gravitas in the slow-moving crime mystery and his ability to elevate the scattered script, describing the film as more of a hit-and-miss.
Pinkvilla	3/5	The Pinkvilla critic saw the film as scoring in the first half, but falling flat in the second. The critic remarked it was an authentic attempt at bringing a thriller to Hindi-speaking audiences.
Sukanya Verma (Rediff.com)	3/5	Verma thoroughly enjoyed Rajkummar Rao's performance, commending his discerning eye in the film. She proclaimed, HIT: The First Case hits the jackpot with Rajkummar Rao.
Chirag Sehgal (News 18)	3.5/5	Sehgal sung praises of Rajkummar Rao's brilliant performance, while also drawing attention to the film's resemblance to Kunal Kemmu's web series, Abhay.
Devesh Sharma (Filmfare)	3/5	Sharma highlighted Rajkummar Rao as the best part of the film, noting that his stellar performance kept the audience invested throughout.
Tushar Joshi (India Today)	3/5	Joshi praised Rao's robust performance and found the film gripping in parts. However, he expressed that he wished the writers had put in more effort to create something beyond just another remake of a South film.

Ratings

Critic	Rating
Tring	3.6/5
IMDB Rating	6.8/10
Google Audience rating summary	3.9/5
Rotten Tomatoes	50%

Casting

Actor		Character	About
	Rajkummar Rao	Inspector Vikram Jaisingh/Vicky	Rajkummar Rao is a prominent Indian film actor celebrated for his remarkable performances in the Hindi cinema. He debuted with the film Love Sex Aur Dhokha in 2010. Some of his well-known works include critically acclaimed performances in films like Shahid, Newton and Stree.
	Sanya Malhotra	Dr. Neha Mehta	Sanya Malhotra is a gifted Indian actress known for her talent in Bollywood. Debuting with a strong role in Dangal in 2016, she has since starred in several remarkable movies, including Pataakha and Photograph.
	Akhil Iyer	Rohit Shukla, Vikram's colleague	Akhil Iyer is an Indian actor who started his career with the film Kanchivaram in 2008. He has acted in popular films such as Rockstar and Total Siyapaa.
	Shilpa Shukla	Sheela	Shilpa Shukla is an acclaimed Indian film and theatre actress, who debuted with the film Khamosh Pani in 2003. She is notably recognized for her performance in Chak De! India.
	Dalip Tahil	Ajit Singh Shekhawat	Dalip Tahil is a veteran Indian actor who made his debut in the film industry with Ankush in 1986. He's known for his roles in Baazigar and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag among other films.
	Sanjay Narvekar	Shrikant Saxena	Sanjay Narvekar is a renowned actor of Marathi and Bollywood cinema. His debut role was in the film Vaastav: The Reality in 1999. He's best recognized for his role in the film Apaharan.
	Milind Gunaji	SI Ibrahim Sheikh	Milind Gunaji is an established actor in the Indian film industry. He commenced his acting career with the film Papeeha Re in 1996. He's recognized for his roles in Devdas and Fareb.
	Jatin Goswami	Akshay	Jatin Goswami is an Indian actor who made his cinematic debut with As The River Flows in 2010. He's known for his outstanding performance in the film Aamis.
	Rose Khan	Preeti Mathur	Rose Khan is an Indian actress who began her acting journey with the film Aarambh in 2010. The actress is predominantly known for her role in Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic.
-	Raviraj	Fahaad	Raviraj is an Indian actor who made his debut with the 2008 film Contract. He is recognized for his roles in movies like Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Mr. Fraud.
	Dishita Sehgal	Young Preeti	Dishita Sehgal is a young Indian actress who debuted with the movie Hindi Medium in 2017. She has made a notable mark with her performance in Angrezi Medium.
	Noyrika Bhatheja	Dr Ritika	Noyrika Bhatheja is an Indian film actress, debuted with the movie Yeh Saali Aashiqui in 2019.
	Madhur Arora	Anirudh	-
	Nuveksha	Sapna Shukla	-
	Karan Mehta	Shiva	-
	Kirti Kapoor	Geetha	-

Crew

Role	Name
Directed by	Dr. Sailesh Kolanu
Produced by	Bhushan Kumar, Dil Raju, Krishan Kumar, Kuldeep Rathore
Co-Producer	Shiv Chanana
President Global Digital Business & Legal T-Series	Neeraj Kalyan
Supervising Producer	V V Ranga Rao
DOP	S.Manikandan
Story & Screenplay	Dr.Sailesh Kolanu
Dialogues	Girish Kohli
Editor	Garry Bh
Production Designer	Mandar Nagaonkar
Costume Designer	Anisha Jain
Original Score	John Stewart Eduri
Sound Design	Anirban Sengupta
Music	Mithoon, Manan Bhardwaj
Lyrics	Sayeed Quadri, Manan Bhardwaj
Executive Producer	Bhaskar Bhanu, Radhika Joshi
Action Director	Sunil Rodrigues
Line Producer	Shivkumar Tiwari
Choreographer	Vijay Anil Ganguly
VFX	Praveen Ghanta
Casting Director	Mukesh Chhabra
Re-Recording Mixer	Sudeepta Sadhukhan
Campaign Designer	Himanshu Nanda & Rahul Nanda (H-One)
Media Consultant	Parag Desai (Universal Communications)
Digital Marketing	Little Monk Doyenne
DI	Annapurna Studios
Colorist	Vivek
Project Manager (T-Series)	Alok Kumar Shukla
Marketing & Promotions (T-Series)	Shivam Chanana, Raj Chanana, Prashant Shetty, Mita Choudhary, Rahul Dubey, Amol Bhamare, Heett Savla
Music On	T-Series
Music Team	Raj Chanana, Shivam Chanana, Sonal Chawla, Sonu Srivastava, Vivin Sachdeva

Songs

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1	Kitni Haseen Hogi	Sayeed Quadri	Mithoon	Arijit Singh	5:30
2	Tinka	Manan Bharadwaj	Manan Bharadwaj	Jubin Nautiyal	3:18
3	Kahani Baaki Hai	Manan Bharadwaj	Manan Bharadwaj	Divya Kumar	2:51

Behind the scenes

The video above is a behind-the-scenes movie showing the character of Vikram an investigating police inspector suffering from post-traumatic stress portrayed by Rajkummar Rao.

Box Office Collection

Schedule	Amount (in crores)
India (Nett)	9.29
India (Gross)	11.06
Overseas (Gross)	0.72
Worldwide collections (Gross)	11.78

Character Analysis

Rajkummar Rao as Inspector Vikram Jaisingh

Inspector Vikram Jaisingh, portrayed by Rajkummar Rao, is the tormented protagonist of HIT: The First Case. Jaisingh is not just a competent investigator, he's a man battling his own internal demons.

Jaisingh suffers from PTSD due to a tragic past that involves the violent death of his wife. His character is nuanced and not limited to just the trope of a brilliant cop solving a puzzling case. Instead, he's a complex figure whose personal struggles become as prominent as the mystery he's trying to solve. Vikram is a character whose brilliance is not depicted at the expense of others but rather benefits from the film's portrayal of all characters as competent.

Rao's performance adds depth to this role. He brings out his vulnerability of Vikram, embodying his fears, hesitations, and immense burden. There is a captivating transparency to his portrayal that makes the audience truly delve into the mind of the protagonist, experiencing his trauma alongside him. The persistent depiction of his PTSD, albeit occasionally repetitive, reaffirms the weight of his past trauma and its deep-seated influence on his present.

Sanya Malhotra as Dr. Neha Mehta

Sanya Malhotra in hit the first case

Sanya Malhotra plays the mysterious and somewhat elusive character of Dr. Neha Mehta. As a forensic expert and Vikram's girlfriend, Neha's notable absence lures the audience into the intricacies of the film's storyline.

Unlike Vikram, Neha receives minimal screen presence. However, she utilizes these limited scenes to deliver solid character representation. Despite the lack of bonding scenes, Neha's sudden disappearance effectively unsettles the narrative. Her disconnected presence and conspicuous absence have an uncanny influence on the storyline and the protagonist's quest.

It can be stated that Neha's character serves as a pivotal plot device, fueling the narrative tension and driving Vikram's desperate search. Her character could have been further explored to establish an emotional connection with the audience and provide a depth parallel to Vikram's character.

Both Inspector Vikram Jaisingh and Dr. Neha Mehta depict characters entrenched in a complex narrative dynamic. While further exploration of Neha's character might have increased the emotional intensity of the storyline, together they embody the film's thematic and dramatic undertones.

Sequel?

As the original Telugu movie had a sequel 'HIT: The Second Case,' there are chances that there will Hindi remake of the sequel. However, there is no confirmation of it.

Interesting Facts

HIT: The First Case is a Telugu remake of the same name.
Sailesh Kolanu is the director of both the movies- the original as well as the remake.

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