As summer kicks off, Tollywood’s Natural Star Nani is generating serious buzz overseas with his upcoming crime thriller HIT 3. After wrapping up extensive promotions in Telugu states, Kerala, and across India, Nani is now shifting focus to North America—a region that has consistently delivered impressive box office results for Telugu films.
Strong Start with Pre-Sales and Promotions
HIT 3 has already raked in over USD 300K in pre-sales, setting the stage for its grand premieres across the U.S. on April 30. Leading lady Srinidhi Shetty will be the first from the team to arrive in the U.S., attending the premiere with local fans. Nani will join the promotional campaign on May 2, kicking off a coast-to-coast tour aimed at engaging with fans and boosting ticket sales ahead of the opening weekend.
Aiming for the Coveted Million-Dollar Opening
Nani’s last outing, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, had an ambitious promotional push but narrowly missed the USD 1 million opening, ending at USD 850K on Day 1. With the growing momentum for HIT 3 and Nani’s hands-on promotional efforts, trade analysts are hopeful the actor might finally cross that elusive milestone.
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Star-Studded Fan Events Across Key U.S. Cities
Nani and Srinidhi will headline a special fan event on May 4 in St. Louis, appearing at Marcus Theaters in Ronnie’s, Chesterfield, Mid Rivers, and St. Charles. Their U.S. tour also includes stops in major cities like Austin, Dallas, Raleigh, Charlotte, Kansas City, Seattle, and Los Angeles—all strongholds for Telugu cinema fans.
With calculated strategy and direct fan outreach, HIT 3 is well-positioned to become a turning point for Nani’s overseas box office fortunes. All eyes are now on the premiere night.
