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'{{Short description|2022 Indian mystery thriller film}} {{EngvarB|date=June 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}} {{Infobox film | name = HIT: The First Case | image = HIT-_The_First_Case_poster.jpg | alt = | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = [[Sailesh Kolanu]] | producer = [[Bhushan Kumar]]<br/>Krishan Kumar<br/>[[Dil Raju]]<br/>Kuldeep Rathore | screenplay = [[Sailesh Kolanu]] | story = Sailesh Kolanu | based_on = {{Based on|''[[HIT: The First Case]]'' (Telugu)|Sailesh Kolanu}} | starring = [[Rajkummar Rao]]<br />[[Sanya Malhotra]] | narrator = | music = '''Songs:'''<br>[[Mithoon]]<br>[[Manan Bhardwaj]]<br>'''Background Score:'''<br>John Stewart Eduri | studio = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series Films]]<br>[[Sri Venkateswara Creations|Dil Raju Production]] | distributor = [[PVR Pictures]] | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2022|07|15}} | cinematography = S. Manikandan | editing = [[Garry BH]] | runtime = 133 minutes<ref name=BBFC>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/hit-the-first-case-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmda3mjex|title=Hit - The First Case|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=16 July 2022|archive-date=7 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240107115356/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/hit-the-first-case-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmda3mjex|url-status=live}}</ref> | country = India | language = Hindi | budget = {{INR|30}} crores<ref>{{cite web |title=Hit: The First Case Day 1 Collection: Rajkummar's film opens less than 'Badhaai Do', hints at 9th flop? |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/hit-the-first-case-day-1-box-office-collection-rajkummar-film-opens-less-than-badhaai-do-hints-at-9th-flop-drb-rf3exz |publisher=[[Asianet News]] |access-date=17 July 2022 |quote=Hit: The First Case', was made on a budget of around Rs 30 crore |archive-date=17 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717042743/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/hit-the-first-case-day-1-box-office-collection-rajkummar-film-opens-less-than-badhaai-do-hints-at-9th-flop-drb-rf3exz |url-status=live }}</ref> | gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR|11.78}} crores<ref name="bo" /> }} '''''HIT: The First Case''''' is a 2022 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[thriller film]]<ref name=BBFC/> written and directed by [[Sailesh Kolanu]], being a remake of his 2020 [[Telugu cinema|Telugu film]] of the [[Hit: The First Case|same name]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-is-fighting-demons-of-his-past-in-hit-the-first-case-watch-teaser-video-7969600|title=Rajkummar Rao is fighting demons of his past in HIT The First Case. Watch video|date=14 June 2022|publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=22 June 2022|archive-date=21 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621223038/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-is-fighting-demons-of-his-past-in-hit-the-first-case-watch-teaser-video-7969600/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/hit-the-first-case-teaser-out-fierce-cop-rajkummar-rao-is-on-a-mission-in-this-high-intensity-crime-thriller-1963580-2022-06-17|title=HIT The First Case teaser out: Fierce cop Rajkummar Rao is on a mission in this high-intensity crime thriller|publisher=[[India Today]]|access-date=22 June 2022|archive-date=21 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621223606/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/hit-the-first-case-teaser-out-fierce-cop-rajkummar-rao-is-on-a-mission-in-this-high-intensity-crime-thriller-1963580-2022-06-17|url-status=live}}</ref> The film is produced by [[Sri Venkateswara Creations|Dil Raju Production]] and [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bollywood/hit-the-first-case-trailer-out-now-have-a-look-10794261|title=HIT: The First case releases the first look of Vikram; Have a look|publisher=[[Firstpost]]|access-date=22 June 2022}}</ref> It stars [[Rajkummar Rao]] and [[Sanya Malhotra]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-and-sanya-malhotra-share-new-poster-of-hit-the-first-case-announce-trailer-release-date|title=Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra share new poster of 'HIT: The First Case', announce trailer release date|publisher=[[The Free Press Journal]]|access-date=22 June 2022|archive-date=21 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621140845/https://www.freepressjournal.in/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-and-sanya-malhotra-share-new-poster-of-hit-the-first-case-announce-trailer-release-date|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/sequel-of-hit-the-first-case-releases-2-weeks-after-rajkumar-rao-starrer-hindi-remake-adivi-sesh-replaces-vishwak-sen|title=Rajkumar Rao: थिएटर से पहले यूट्यूब पर देखिए हिट द फर्स्ट केस, रीमेक और सीक्वल चक्रव्यूह में फंसे राजकुमार राव|publisher=[[Amar Ujala]]|access-date=22 June 2022|archive-date=21 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621224404/https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/sequel-of-hit-the-first-case-releases-2-weeks-after-rajkumar-rao-starrer-hindi-remake-adivi-sesh-replaces-vishwak-sen|url-status=live}}</ref> It was released on 15 July 2022.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra's HIT - The First Case release postponed, film to hit screens on July 15|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/rajkummar-rao-sanya-malhotra-s-hit-the-first-case-release-postponed-film-to-hit-screens-on-july-15-1949008-2022-05-13|access-date=23 June 2022|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=4 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604075204/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/rajkummar-rao-sanya-malhotra-s-hit-the-first-case-release-postponed-film-to-hit-screens-on-july-15-1949008-2022-05-13|url-status=live}}</ref> ==Plot== {{Long plot|date=October 2022}} Vikram Jaisingh aka Vicky is a cop who works in the Homicide Intervention Team HIT, and is a sharp person, who solves crucial cases with his ability to capture even the smallest of details, thus earning the trust of his senior Ajit Shekhawat. He is in love with Neha Mehta, his colleague and a forensic official. Rohit is Vikram's close friend and colleague, who accompanies him in most of his cases. Vikram is constantly in an argument with Akshay, another officer, who crosses lines with Vikram. Vikram suffers from PTSD due to his past trauma but refuses to take pills as he believes it slows down his abilities. Meanwhile, a girl named Preeti has her car break down on a highway. Officer Ibrahim Sheikh stops to help her, and call her father. When her father comes to pick her up, he sees that she has gone missing and Ibrahim says that she got into a blue car that he thought was his. When Preeti's parents approach Ibrahim demandingly, he remains firm and insults them. Being good friends with Preeti’s father, Ajit decides to suspend Ibrahim. Meanwhile, Vikram decides to take a three-month break on account of his PTSD. After two months, Vikram gets a call that Neha is missing. He approaches Ajit to have the case assigned to himself, but is told that Akshay is dealing with the case. Vikram asks Saxena, Neha’s colleague about the cases Neha was investigating in the past two months. Vikram and Rohit connect Preeti's and Neha's missing cases and deduce that the same person must be involved in both cases. Vikram decides to investigate Preeti’s disappearance instead. Meanwhile, Akshay labels Vikram a suspect in Neha’s disappearance. Vikram’s interrogates Preeti’s boyfriend, Ajay and her friend, Sandhya about her whereabouts the previous night which leads him to a club. He finds out from Preeti’s parents that she was adopted after her biological parents died in a plane crash. He also finds out that Preeti was good friends with a divorced neighbour Sheela. Vikram and Rohit come to a conclusion that Sheela kidnapped Preeti after they see Sheela's blue car and a note forged by Sheela indicating the whereabouts of a corpse. Vikram and his team locate and dig up a body and find it to be decomposed and unrecognisable. Forensic analysis identifies it as Preeti and detects multiple DNA samples on it - Ajay, Preeti’s father, Saraswati the head of Preeti’s childhood orphanage and a fourth unknown DNA. Ibrahim meanwhile recalls that the blue car involved in Preeti’s disappearance was a different one, thus making Sheela an unlikely suspect. A lady named Eesha arrives at the police station claiming that she was approached by a strange man in a car on the same highway, which prompts her to drive away quickly. Vikram checks the cameras at the toll booth on the highway and identifies a lorry passing through which matches a similar lorry noted during Preeti’s disappearance and identifies the driver as Ibrahim’s mechanic, Fahad. Vikram, Ibrahim and Akshay find and apprehend Fahad, however Ibrahim is shot dead in the chase. Fahad takes them to the house where he received the money to kidnap Preeti, where Vikram finds Rohit and he shoots him dead, while Akshay finds Neha upstairs. During Rohit’s funeral, his partner Sapna explains that she grew up with Preeti and they belonged to the same orphanage. Sapna had started developing feelings for Preeti since the age of 14 which resulted in Saraswati separating them. When a couple came for adoption, they choose Preeti over Sapna which worsens her depression. Sapna explains how her meeting Preeti at the club resulted in resurfacing of her pent up feelings. Sapna confesses her love for Preeti but is rebuffed. Sapna kidnaps Preeti with Fahad’s help resulting in a fight that leads to Preeti's accidental death. Rohit tries to protect Sapna by burying her body. She further explains that when a note was found from Sheela's place indicating the whereabouts of the body Rohit replaced the body in the indicated location and plants the DNA evidences. Sapna explains the whole story and gets arrested. After the arrest Neha asks Vikram about his past and Vikram gets flashbacks of his hometown where a girl is set on fire infront of his eyes, but he does not reply to the question. Later when Neha and Vikram are together, Vikram almost gets shot, hinting at a possible sequel. ==Cast== * [[Rajkummar Rao]] as DCP Vikram Jaisingh IPS (Vicky), Neha's love interest * [[Sanya Malhotra]] as Dr. Neha Mehta, Vikram's love interest * [[Akhil Iyer]] as Rohit Shukla, Vikram's colleague * [[Shilpa Shukla]] as Sheela * [[Dalip Tahil]] as Ajit Singh Shekhawat, Vikram's senior officer * [[Sanjay Narvekar]] as Shrikant Saxena * [[Milind Gunaji]] as SI Ibrahim Sheikh * Hemraj Tiwari as Mohan Mathur * Jatin Goswami as Akshay * Rose Khan as Preeti Mathur * Raviraj as Fahaad * Madhur Arora as Anirudh * Dishita Sehgal as Young Preeti * Nuveksha as Sapna Shukla, Rohit's wife & Preeti's obsessed lover * Kirti Kapoor as Geetha * Karan Mehta as Shiva * Noyrika Bhatheja as Dr Ritika == Production == [[Principal photography]] commenced on 12 September 2021 and [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped up]] on 18 April 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra starrer Hit-The First Case begins with a mahurat pooja ceremony|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-sanya-malhotra-starrer-hit-first-case-begins-mahurat-pooja-ceremony/|date=12 September 2021|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=22 June 2022|archive-date=18 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118044347/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-sanya-malhotra-starrer-hit-first-case-begins-mahurat-pooja-ceremony/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=It's a wrap for Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra starrer HIT-The First Case|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/wrap-rajkummar-rao-sanya-malhotra-starrer-hit-first-case/|date=18 April 2022|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=22 June 2022|archive-date=22 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622170355/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/wrap-rajkummar-rao-sanya-malhotra-starrer-hit-first-case/|url-status=live}}</ref> ==Soundtrack== {{Infobox album | name = Hit - The First Case | type = soundtrack | artist = [[Mithoon]] and [[Manan Bhardwaj]] | released = 26 July 2022<ref name="jiosaavn">{{cite web|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/hit---the-first-case/3ClFtRB2P4I_|title=Hit - The First Case – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|date=26 July 2022|publisher=Jiosaavn|access-date=26 July 2022|archive-date=28 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220728052042/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/hit---the-first-case/3ClFtRB2P4I_|url-status=live}}</ref> | recorded = 2021–2022 | genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]] | length = 11:39 | language = Hindi | label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] | misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio | {{YouTube|gq5gz553NI4|Hit - The First Case - Full Album}} }} }} The music of the film is composed by [[Mithoon]] and Manan Bhardwaj while the lyrics are written by [[Sayeed Quadri]] and Manan Bhardwaj.<ref name="jiosaavn"/> The [[film score]] is composed by John Stewart Eduri. The first single was released on 29 June 2022.<ref>{{cite web |date=29 June 2022 |title=HIT The First Case song Kitni Haseen Hogi: Rajkummar Rao-Sanya Malhotra's soulful track is the new love ballad |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/hit-first-case-song-kitni-haseen-hogi-rajkummar-rao-sanya-malhotra-s-soulful-track-new-love-ballad-1152380 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |access-date=5 July 2022 |archive-date=5 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705193134/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/hit-first-case-song-kitni-haseen-hogi-rajkummar-rao-sanya-malhotra-s-soulful-track-new-love-ballad-1152380 |url-status=dead }}</ref> {{Track listing | headline = Track listing | total_length = 11:39 | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Kitni Haseen Hogi | extra1 = [[Arijit Singh]] | music1 = [[Mithoon]] | lyrics1 = [[Sayeed Quadri]] | length1 = 5:30 | title2 = Tinka | extra2 = [[Jubin Nautiyal]] | music2 = [[Manan Bhardwaj]] | lyrics2 = Manan Bhardwaj | length2 = 3:36 | title3 = Kahani Baaki Hai | extra3 = [[Divya Kumar (singer)|Divya Kumar]] | music3 = Manan Bhardwaj | lyrics3 = [[Manan Bhardwaj]] | length3 = 2:51 }} == Reception == === Box office === ''HIT: The First Case'' earned {{INR}}1.35 crore at the domestic box office on its opening day and {{INR}}5.59 crore on opening weekend.<ref name="bo" /> {{As of|2022|7|18}}, the film grossed {{INRConvert|11.06|c}} in India and {{INRConvert|0.72|c}} overseas, for a worldwide gross collection of {{INRConvert|11.78|c}}.<ref name="bo">{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/hit-the-first-case/box-office/|title=Hit – The First Case Box Office|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=15 July 2022|access-date=19 July 2022|archive-date=16 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716090449/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/hit-the-first-case/box-office/|url-status=live}}</ref> ===Critical response=== ''HIT: The First Case'' received mixed to positive reviews from critics with praise towards the performance of Rao and Malhotra, pacing and direction.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hit - The First Case Box Office: Rajkummar Rao's Film Starts Slow, Earns Rs 1.35 Cr On Day 1 |date=16 July 2022 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/hit-the-first-case-box-office-rajkummar-raos-film-starts-slow-earns-rs-1-35-cr-on-day-1-5567245.html |publisher=[[News 18]] |access-date=17 July 2022 |quote=While the film gained mixed reviews from both, the audience and the critics. |archive-date=17 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717043236/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/hit-the-first-case-box-office-rajkummar-raos-film-starts-slow-earns-rs-1-35-cr-on-day-1-5567245.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=HIT The First Case box office day 2 collection: Rajkummar Rao film sees near 50% growth, earns ₹2 crore |date=17 July 2022 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/hit-the-first-case-box-office-day-2-collection-rajkummar-rao-film-sees-near-50-growth-earns-2-crore-101658045730756.html |publisher=[[The Hindustan Times]] |access-date=19 July 2022 |quote=the film received favourable reviews, with most critics praising the performances of Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, as well as, the film's pacing and direction. |archive-date=18 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718234316/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/hit-the-first-case-box-office-day-2-collection-rajkummar-rao-film-sees-near-50-growth-earns-2-crore-101658045730756.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Chirag Sehgal of ''[[News 18]]'' 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 [[Abhay (TV series)|Abhay]]".<ref>{{cite web |title=HIT The First Case Review: The Film Is An Absolute Treat For Rajkummar Rao's Fans |date=15 July 2022 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/hit-the-first-case-review-the-film-is-an-absolute-treat-for-rajkummar-rao-fans-5557789.html |publisher=[[News 18]] |access-date=15 July 2022 |archive-date=15 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715043749/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/hit-the-first-case-review-the-film-is-an-absolute-treat-for-rajkummar-rao-fans-5557789.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A critic for ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' 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".<ref>{{cite web |title=Hit – The First Case Movie Review |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/hit-the-first-case/critic-review/hit-the-first-case-movie-review/hit-the-first-case-is-a-decent-watch-thanks-to-a-superlative-performance-whodunit-element-and-a-story/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=15 July 2022 |access-date=15 July 2022 |archive-date=15 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715033940/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/hit-the-first-case/critic-review/hit-the-first-case-movie-review/hit-the-first-case-is-a-decent-watch-thanks-to-a-superlative-performance-whodunit-element-and-a-story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Shubham Kulkarni of ''Koimoi'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Rajkummar Rao needs his glory back where the entire movie somehow complimented his talent and hardwork. This is not it but is not entirely bad either".<ref>{{cite web |title=Hit: The First Case Movie Review: Rajkummar Rao Leads An Engaging Whodunnit That Deserved A Much More Nuanced Climax |date=15 July 2022 |url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/movie-reviews/hit-the-first-case-movie-review-rajkummar-rao-leads-an-engaging-whodunnit-that-deserved-a-much-more-nuanced-climax/ |publisher=Koimoi |access-date=15 July 2022 |archive-date=15 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715044434/https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/movie-reviews/hit-the-first-case-movie-review-rajkummar-rao-leads-an-engaging-whodunnit-that-deserved-a-much-more-nuanced-climax/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Tushar Joshi of ''[[India Today]]'' 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".<ref>{{cite web |title=HIT: The First Case Movie Review: Rajkummar Rao delivers a stellar performance |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/hit-the-first-case-movie-review-rajkummar-rao-delivers-a-stellar-performance-1975854-2022-07-15 |publisher=[[India Today]] |access-date=15 July 2022 |archive-date=30 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230072704/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/hit-the-first-case-movie-review-rajkummar-rao-delivers-a-stellar-performance-1975854-2022-07-15 |url-status=live }}</ref> Renuka Vyavahare of ''[[The Times of India]]'' 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"<ref>{{cite news |title=Hit: The First Case Movie Review : Rajkummar Rao lends gravitas to this dawdling crime mystery |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/hit-the-first-case/movie-review/92886014.cms |work=[[The Times Of India]] |access-date=15 July 2022 |last1=Vyavahare |first1=Renuka |archive-date=15 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715055230/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/hit-the-first-case/movie-review/92886014.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Sukanya Verma of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "HIT: The First Case hits the jackpot with Rajkummar Rao. Nothing escapes his discerning eye. Nothing comes in our way of admiring it".<ref>{{cite web |title=HIT: The First Case Review |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/hit-the-first-case-review/20220715.htm |work=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=15 July 2022 |archive-date=15 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715051652/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/hit-the-first-case-review/20220715.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Devesh Sharma of ''[[Filmfare]]'' 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".<ref>{{cite web|title=HIT The First Case Movie Review|url=https://www.m.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/hit-the-first-case-movie-review-55075.amp|website=[[Filmfare]]|access-date=16 July 2022|archive-date=15 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715172359/https://m.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/hit-the-first-case-movie-review-55075.amp|url-status=dead}}</ref> A critic for ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' 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".<ref>{{cite web|title=HIT: The First Case Movie Review: Rajkummar Rao starrer is gripping but hits the roadblock in the climax|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/hit-first-case-movie-review-rajkummar-rao-starrer-gripping-hits-roadblock-climax-1162123?amp|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=15 July 2022|access-date=16 July 2022|archive-date=16 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716041004/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/hit-first-case-movie-review-rajkummar-rao-starrer-gripping-hits-roadblock-climax-1162123?amp|url-status=dead}}</ref> === Home media === The film started streaming on [[Netflix]] from 28 August 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=HIT: The First Case starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra to premiere on Netflix on August 28|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/hit-first-case-starring-rajkummar-rao-sanya-malhotra-premiere-netflix-august-28/|date=23 August 2022|website=[[Bollywood Hungama ]]|access-date=23 August 2022|archive-date=23 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220823074657/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/hit-first-case-starring-rajkummar-rao-sanya-malhotra-premiere-netflix-august-28/|url-status=live}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * {{IMDb title|tt13130760}} * {{Bollywood Hungama movie|hit-the-first-case}} [[Category:2022 films]] [[Category:2022 LGBT-related films]] [[Category:Indian action thriller films]] [[Category:Indian mystery thriller films]] [[Category:Indian LGBT-related films]] [[Category:2020s Hindi-language films]] [[Category:2022 action thriller films]] [[Category:2020s mystery thriller films]] [[Category:Films about missing people]] [[Category:Hindi remakes of Telugu films]] [[Category:Lesbian-related films]] [[Category:Films directed by Sailesh Kolanu]]'