Srinidhi Shetty Signs Second Telugu Film 'HIT 3' Opposite Nani

Kannada actor Srinidhi Shetty, known for her role in 'KGF', is making strides in the Telugu film industry. After signing on for 'Telusu Kasa', starring Siddhu Jonnalagadda, she has now agreed to another Telugu project-'HIT 3'.

Nani announced the news on X, sharing a picture of them on set.

Nani posted a photo of Srinidhi smiling on the sets of 'HIT 3', writing, "Other side of the madness :) Welcome on board @SrinidhiShetty7 #Hit3."

Srinidhi also shared the picture on her Instagram, expressing how she's 'beyond thrilled' to be part of the film. She wrote, "Another piece of my heart - HIT3. I'm beyond thrilled to be part of this one. Thankyouu @nameisnani @saileshkolanu for this wonderful opportunity. #HITTheThirdCase #HITVerse @walpostercinema."

According to a press release from the filmmakers, Srinidhi's role in the film will have 'significant prominence'. She is currently filming 'HIT 3" with Nani in Vizag, where scenes featuring the two of them are being shot.

Recently, the producers also released an announcement video offering a glimpse of Nani's role as police officer Arjun Sarkaar.

About 'HIT 3'

The third instalment of Sailesh's successful 'HIT' series is produced by Nani's sister, Prashanti Tipirneni, of Wall Poster Cinema, in association with Unanimous Productions.

'HIT: The First Case', released in 2020, starred Vishwak Sen as a troubled police officer named Vikram Rudraraju.

'HIT: The Second Case', released in 2022, featured Adivi Sesh as Krishna Dev, also known as KD. Nani's character Arjun was introduced at the end of 'HIT 2".

Sanu John Varghese is handling the cinematography, with Mickey J Meyer providing the music. Karthika Srinivas R is the editor, and Sri Nagendra Tangala is the production designer.

'HIT 3' is scheduled for release in cinemas on 1 May next year.

Nani's last appearance was in 'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram', released earlier this year, while Sailesh last directed the Venkatesh-starrer 'Saindhav', which received mixed reviews.