Wed Apr 30 16:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Two High-Octane Thrillers, HIT: The Third Case and Retro, Set for May 1 Release

**London, UK** – Two highly anticipated films, the Telugu-language *HIT: The Third Case* and the Tamil-language *Retro*, are set for simultaneous worldwide release on May 1st. Both films have received strong ratings from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) for their graphic violence and disturbing content, prompting warnings for viewers.

*HIT: The Third Case*, starring Nani, is the third installment in a successful crime thriller franchise. The BBFC synopsis describes a maverick police officer investigating gruesome murders. The film’s rating reflects high levels of violence, injury detail, threat, horror, strong language, and scenes depicting suicide and self-harm. Additional details reveal prolonged scenes of stabbing, shooting, and dismemberment, along with depictions of trafficking, sex work, harassment, and child endangerment.

*Retro*, starring Suriya and Pooja Hegde, is a Tamil action thriller about a reformed gangster forced back into violence to protect his wife. The BBFC rating highlights high levels of violence, threat, horror, and strong language, along with moderate ratings for drug use, sex, and sexual violence. The BBFC notes a particularly disturbing scene involving the branding of a newborn baby, along with a flashback sequence depicting cultists and babies. The film also contains potentially distressing scenes involving women and children.

Both films promise intense action and suspense, but viewers are cautioned about the graphic content. *HIT: The Third Case* features Srinidhi Shetty in her Telugu debut, while *Retro* boasts a supporting cast including Joju George and Jayaram. The success of these high-stakes releases remains to be seen.

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