Hit Story :-
Haunted by haunting memories of a tragic past, Vikram (Rajkummar Rao), a detective with the Homicide Intervention Team (HIT), finds himself compelled to set aside his personal demons when two women vanish under mysterious circumstances. One is Preeti, a college student who disappears after her car breaks down on a highway near Jaipur. The other is Neha (Sanya Malhotra), Vikram’s girlfriend and a forensic analyst, who is also missing. As Vikram delves into the cases, he wonders if they are connected and struggles to uncover the culprit.
Movie Ratings
| Release Date | 15 July 2022 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Genre | Action, Crime, Thriller |
| Duration | 2h 16min |
| Cast | Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra, Shanu Kumar, Rohan Singh, Dilip Tahhil, Milind Gunaji, Shilpa Shukla, Sanjay Narvekar |
| Director | Sailesh Kolanu |
| Writer | Sailesh Kolanu, Girish Kohli |
| Cinematography | S. Manikandan |
| Music | Mithoon, Manan Bharadwaj |
| Producer | Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Dil Raju, Kuldeep Rathore |
| Production | Dil Raju Productions, T-Series Films |
| Certificate | 16+ |
The protagonists in South Indian films often embody troubled geniuses, and this remake stays true to that trend. While Arjun Reddy in the original was a high-functioning alcoholic surgeon dealing with heartbreak, Vikram is a brilliant detective plagued by panic attacks and PTSD. Despite his personal struggles, Vikram’s dedication to his work shines through, making him a compelling character to follow.
Director Sailesh Kolanu revisits his Telugu original, relocating the story to Rajasthan and recasting the characters for the Hindi audience. While much of the story remains unchanged, there are subtle alterations, particularly in the climax, likely to avoid spoilers. Vikram’s backstory remains undisclosed, leaving room for potential sequels.
HIT manages to avoid many stereotypes but occasionally falls victim to them. The film maintains a serious tone and genuine sincerity but lacks the tension and excitement expected of a thriller. While the narrative builds intrigue, the payoff feels unsatisfying, with loose ends left untied and events leading to the climax feeling disjointed. Despite a promising first half, the revelation of the culprit’s motive seems implausible, and certain storylines, like the gay subplot, feel underdeveloped.
Through atmospheric visuals and Rajkummar Rao’s nuanced performance, HIT captures the essence of its crime mystery genre. Despite the film’s flaws, Rao’s portrayal adds depth to the character of Vikram, earning audience empathy despite narrative missteps. Ultimately, HIT is a mixed bag, offering moments of intrigue but failing to deliver consistently.
