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As Hit 3 releases theatrically, Nani talks about the correlation between on-screen violence and society, why he thinks of himself as an 'impractical' producer, and more

- BH HARSH

VER the last 17 years, Nani has carefully carved a distinct identity for himself in Telugu cinema as a connoisseur of 'sensible' cinema, as someone who prioritised sensitive, family-friendly stories over everything else. The actor's latest release, HIT: The Third Case, however, is a far cry from the regular template. The violent thriller, directed by Sailesh Kolanu, has received an 'A' certificate from the Censor Board. Nani, however, is not bothered about his film's box office potential being affected by the same. He asserts that his film aims at a specific group of audiences. He adds, "Definitely, drawing a huge family audience has its perks. But I believe if you strongly connect with your target audience or the audience of your film's core genre, that is enough. Those who didn't watch Hi Nanna are excited for this, and vice versa."

Nani talks at length about the depiction of violence in HIT 3 and its pros and cons. The actor writes off the theory that a film like that can fuel violence in society, saying, "Those who are already inclined towards violence will be inspired by violent films. Perhaps they will be inspired by the method of crimes, but films do not create criminal mindsets." However, the HIT 3 actor is cognisant of the influence of on-screen violence on kids and young adults. He states, "Kids can become desensitised with these films. To them, the visuals of beating or bullying others can look stylish or fashionable." The actor adds, "I think I am a responsible citizen. I won't go in with a blind aggression to achieve a certain viewership."