HIT: The First Case

<p>Vicky, a sharp but troubled cop in the Homicide Intervention Team (HIT), grapples with PTSD while investigating the disappearance of Preeti, a young woman whose car broke down on a highway. The case becomes intertwined with the disappearance of his colleague and romantic interest, Neha, raising suspicions about his own involvement. Vicky’s investigation reveals Preeti was adopted, had a strained relationship with her neighbor Sheela, and was secretly dating Ajay. Forensic evidence links multiple people to Preeti’s death, including her father, the orphanage head, and an unknown DNA sample, complicating the investigation. Meanwhile, witness accounts and toll booth footage point to a lorry and Fahad, Ibrahim’s mechanic, as potential leads. The investigation takes a dark turn when Ibrahim is killed in pursuit of Fahad, who leads them to a hideout. There, Rohit, Vicky’s close friend and colleague, is revealed to be protecting his wife, Sapna. Sapna, who worked with Rohit, had a disturbing past with Preeti. They both grew up in the same orphanage, where Sapna developed an obsessive infatuation with Preeti. Saraswati, the head of the orphanage, separated them. Years later, a chance encounter at a club reignites Sapna’s obsession. Preeti’s rejection triggers a violent reaction, leading Sapna to kidnap her with Fahad’s help. A struggle ensues, resulting in Preeti’s accidental death. Rohit, trying to shield Sapna, helps bury Preeti’s body. Sapna confesses to her crimes and is arrested. Neha, shaken by the case, seeks to understand Vicky’s own trauma. He experiences flashbacks of a girl being burned alive, hinting at a dark event from his past. The film concludes with a near-fatal shooting, leaving Vicky and Neha’s future uncertain and setting the stage for a potential sequel exploring the unresolved mysteries of Vicky’s past. commenced on 12 September 2021 and on 18 April 2022. The music of the film is composed by and Manan Bhardwaj while the lyrics are written by and Manan Bhardwaj. The is composed by John Stewart Eduri. The first single was released on 29 June 2022. earned 1.35 crore at the domestic box office on its opening day and 5.59 crore on opening weekend. As of 18 July 2022 , the film grossed (US$1.3 million) in India and (US$85,000) overseas, for a worldwide gross collection of (US$1.4 million). received mostly positive reviews from critics with praise towards the performances of Rao and Malhotra, pacing and direction. On the website , 50% of 10 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.6/10. Chirag Sehgal of rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, “Rajkummar Rao shines bright in the movie. The film also looks very similar to Kunal Kemmu’s web series .” A critic for rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, “HIT THE FIRST CASE is a decent watch thanks to a superlative performance, whodunit element and a story.” Shubham Kulkarni of Tushar Joshi of rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, “If you are looking for a solid performance from Rajkummar Rao, then HIT won’t disappoint. It is gripping in parts but we hoped the writers had put in more efforts to go beyond just remaking another south film.” Renuka Vyavahare of rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, “Rajkummar Rao lends gravitas to the dawdling crime mystery. He has the ability to elevate a scrambled script and he does that here as well. He ensures you are on his team despite the misfires. HIT is more of a hit-and-miss.” Sukanya Verma of rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, “HIT: The First Case hits the jackpot with Rajkummar Rao.<br /> Nothing escapes his discerning eye. Nothing comes in our way of admiring it.” Devesh Sharma of rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, “Rajkumar Rao is the best thing about the film and keeps you invested in the project through sheer dint of effort.” A critic for rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, “HIT: The First Case hits the bulls eye in the first half, but falls flat in the second. It’s an honest attempt to bring the thriller for the Hindi audience.” The film started streaming on from 28 August 2022.</p>