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{{Short description|2026 Indian film by Abhilash Kankara}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2026}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Biker
| image = Biker (film).jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Abhilash Reddy Kankara
| producer = V. Vamsi Krishna Reddy Pramod Uppalapati
| writer = Abhilash Reddy Kankara MVS Bharadwaj Shravan Madala
| starring = [[Sharwanand]] [[Rajasekhar (actor)|Rajasekhar]] [[Malvika Nair]] [[Atul Kulkarni]]
| music = [[Ghibran Vaibodha]]
| cinematography = [[J. Yuvaraj]]
| editing = Anil Kumar Palasa
| studio = UV Creations
| distributor = Think Studios Shloka Entertainment E4 Entertainment
| released = {{Film date|2026|4|3|df=y}}
| runtime = 162 minutes<ref name=":THR" />
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget = {{INR}}45 crore<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-04-06 |title='Biker' box office collection day 3: Sharwanand's racing drama earns close to Rs 10 crore after first weekend |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/biker-box-office-collection-day-3-sharwanands-racing-drama-earns-close-to-rs-10-crore-after-first-weekend/articleshow/130049737.cms |access-date=2026-04-11 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
| gross =
}}
'''''Biker''''' is a 2026 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[sports drama film]] co-written and directed by Abhilash Reddy Kankara. The film was produced by V. Vamsi Krishna Reddy and Pramod Uppalapati, under UV Creations. The film stars [[Sharwanand]], [[Rajasekhar (actor)|Rajasekhar]], [[Malvika Nair]], and [[Atul Kulkarni]].

== Plot ==
Follows adrenaline-fueled [[motocross|Motocross]] racing competitors as they navigate dangerous competitions and face intense challenges on their bikes. The film follows Vikas Narayan (Sharwanand), a skilled rider trained by his strict father Sunil (Rajasekhar) to become a global champion. After a dangerous accident, Vikas quits, creating intense family conflict before ultimately deciding whether to return to racing.

The story revolves around Sunil Narayan (Rajasekhar), a former motocross racer from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, who dreams of putting India on the global motocross map. To fulfill this dream, he grooms his son, Vikas Narayan (Sharwanand), into a top-tier racer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raman |first=Sruthi Ganapathy |date=2026-04-03 |title=‘Biker’ Movie Review: Sharwanand Leads a Savvy Motocross Film That Hits the Breaks on Emotions |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/biker-movie-review-sharwanand-in-a-savvy-motocross-film-that-hits-the-breaks-on-emotions |access-date=2026-05-06 |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |language=en}}</ref>

Fully inspired by his father's aspirations, Vikas grows into a highly skilled rider. However, following a major, unforeseen accident—and under pressure from the girl he loves (Malavika Nair)—he steps away from racing. What ensues is a conflict of both emotional and professional dimensions. Whether he returns to the sport, whether his father accepts him once again, and whether he ultimately fulfills his father's dream forms the rest of the story.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Satya |date=2026-04-03 |title=BIKER Movie Review |url=https://www.gulte.com/moviereviews/404116/biker-movie-review |access-date=2026-05-06 |website=Gulte |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[Sharwanand]] as Vikas "Vicky" Narayan
* [[Rajasekhar (actor)|Rajasekhar]] as Bullet Sunil Narayan, Vicky’s father (Dubbed by [[P. Sai Kumar]])
* [[Malvika Nair]] as Ananya, Vicky’s love-interest turned wife
* [[Atul Kulkarni]] as Indraneel Chirag, ING Chief
* [[Brahmaji]] as Mahesh
* [[Tulasi (actress)|Tulasi]] as Ananya’s mother
* [[Shashank (actor)|Shashank]] as Aman, Sunil’s friend
* Shourya Chelemella as Ishaan, Vicky and Ananya’s son
* Niroop Nandakumar as Anwar, Vicky’s rival turned sponsor
* Aakash Srinivas as Vicky’s first fanboy
* Dayanand Reddy as Daya, Anwar’s coach
* Matthew Varghese as Sudharshan
* Dhaassyam Geetha Bhascker as School Principal
* Naveen Neni as Mahesh’s assistant
* Aleksandar Alex as Fernando, International racer

== Production ==
The film required [[Sharwanand]] to portray both 18-year-old and 30-year-old versions of the protagonist.<ref>{{cite news |title='Lost 22 kilos": 'Biker' actor Sharwanand highlights transformation and love for Tamil audience |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/lost-22-kilos-biker-actor-sharwanand-highlights-transformation-and-love-for-tamil-audience/articleshow/129779403.cms |work=The Times of India |date=24 March 2026 |archive-date=25 March 2026 |access-date=5 April 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260325092155/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/lost-22-kilos-biker-actor-sharwanand-highlights-transformation-and-love-for-tamil-audience/articleshow/129779403.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=From 92 kilos to fit again: What it took for Telugu star Sharwanand to lose 22 kilos — without starving or shortcuts |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/from-92-kilos-to-fit-again-what-it-took-for-telugu-star-sharwanand-to-lose-22-kilos-without-starving-or-shortcuts/articleshow/125185350.cms?from=mdr |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=8 November 2025}}</ref> To portray the younger version, he lost weight.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pics: Sharwanand Reveals Details About His Body Transformation {{!}} Filmfare.com |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/south/pics-sharwanand-reveals-details-about-his-body-transformation-82774.html |work=[[Filmfare]] |date=31 March 2026 |language=en |archive-date=1 April 2026 |access-date=5 April 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260401033234/https://www.filmfare.com/news/south/pics-sharwanand-reveals-details-about-his-body-transformation-82774.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Kavirayani |first1=Suresh |title=Ram Abbaraju of Nari Nari Naduma Murari: I want to make only entertaining films |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Jan/13/teluguinterviews2026jan10ram-abbaraju-of-nari-nari-naduma-murari-i-want-to-make-only-entertaining-films |work=The New Indian Express |date=13 January 2026 |language=en}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Biker
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Ghibran]]
| released = 1 April 2026
| recorded = 2025
| genre = [[Soundtrack]]
| length = 20:40
| language = Telugu
| label = [[Aditya Music]]
| producer =
| chronology = [[Ghibran]]
| prev_title = [[Draupathi 2]]
| prev_year = 2026
| next_title = [[Leader (2026 film)|Leader]]
| next_year = 2026
}}
The music is composed by [[Ghibran]]. The music rights are secured by [[Aditya Music]].<ref>{{cite web |title=BIKER Songs Telugu by Ghibran |url=https://gaana.com/album/biker-telugu |website=[[Gaana (music streaming service)|Gaana]] |language=en |date=1 April 2026}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Pretty Baby
| lyrics1 = [[Krishna Kanth]]
| extra1 = [[Sublahshini]], [[Yazin Nizar]]
| length1 = 3:18
| title2 = Ziddi Ziddi
| lyrics2 = Krishna Kanth
| extra2 = [[Ghibran]]
| length2 = 2:06
| title3 = Pasi Pasi Manase
| lyrics3 = Krishna Kanth
| extra3 = [[Haricharan]]
| length3 = 3:22
| title4 = Emaindo
| lyrics4 = RR Dhruvan
| extra4 = [[Kapil Kapilan]], Aditi Bhavaraju
| length4 = 2:43
| title5 = Jaagore Jaagore
| lyrics5 = Krishna Kanth
| extra5 = Sai Charan Bhaskaruni
| length5 = 4:49
| title6 = Eppudo
| lyrics6 = [[Hesham Abdul Wahab]]
| extra6 = Dinesh Kakkerla
| length6 = 4:22
| total_length = 20:40
}}

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
''Biker'' was released theatrically on 3 April 2026, in standard and [[4DX]], PCX, 3D, [[Dolby Cinema]], and [[Qube Cinema|EPIQ]] formats.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sharwanand starrer Biker gets a new release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2026/Feb/03/sharwanand-starrer-biker-gets-a-new-release-date |work=Cinema Express |date=3 February 2026 |language=en |archive-date=10 February 2026 |access-date=27 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210184411/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2026/Feb/03/sharwanand-starrer-biker-gets-a-new-release-date |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Why Sharwanand turns philosophical at Biker event? |url=https://telugucinema.com/news/why-sharwanand-turns-philosophical-at-biker-event/amp |work=[[Telugucinema.com]] |date=27 March 2026}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The post-theatrical digital streaming rights of the film were acquired by [[Netflix]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 January 2026 |last=S |first=Ashwin |title=Netflix's Pandanga 2026 slate includes 13 films |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2026/Jan/16/netflixs-pandanga-2026-slate-includes-13-films |website=[[Cinema Express]] |access-date=27 January 2026}}</ref> The film began streaming on the platform from 1 May 2026.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=27 April 2026 |title=Release Date and Streaming Platform for Biker: How to View the Sharwanand-Led Film Online |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/south/biker-ott-release-update-sharwanand-telugu-sports-drama-netflix-article-154179014 |website=Zoom}}</ref>

== Reception ==
Sashidhar Adivi of ''[[Filmfare]]'' rated the film 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Sharwanand anchors the film with a committed performance. His portrayal ensures that the emotional drama holds its own against the spectacle of the sport. [...] However, ''Biker'' doesn’t completely escape the clichés of the sports drama genre. Several supporting male characters are written with predictable aggression."<ref>{{cite news |title=Biker Review: A Gripping Sports Drama That Balances Action With Heart {{!}} Filmfare.com |url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/south-movies/biker-review-a-gripping-sports-drama-that-balances-action-with-heart-82867.html |work=[[Filmfare]] |date=3 April 2026 |language=en |archive-date=4 April 2026 |access-date=3 April 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260404070033/https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/south-movies/biker-review-a-gripping-sports-drama-that-balances-action-with-heart-82867.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Sandeep Athreya of ''[[Sakshi Post]]'' rated the film 3.25/5 and wrote, "While it doesn’t completely break away from familiar tropes, it offers enough engaging moments—especially in the racing segments—to keep viewers invested. Powered by strong performances from Sharwanand and Rajasekhar, the film makes for a decent one-time watch".<ref>{{cite news |title=Biker Review and Rating |url=https://m.sakshipost.com/news/entertainment/biker-review-and-rating-478475 |work=[[Sakshi Post]] |date=3 April 2026 |language=en}}</ref>

Jalapathy Gudelli of ''[[Telugucinema.com]]'' rated the film 3/5 and wrote, "While it has its share of pacing issues, the film offers a refreshing take on the sports genre. Abhilash Reddy deserves credit for introducing motocross to Telugu cinema and blending it effectively with sentiment."<ref>{{cite news |title=Biker Review: A well-crafted sports drama that rides on emotion |url=https://telugucinema.com/reviews/biker-review-a-well-crafted-sports-drama-that-rides-on-emotion |work=[[Telugucinema.com]] |date=3 April 2026}}</ref> Yashaswini Sri of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote, "When the sport is front and centre, it is a genuinely thrilling watch, one that justifies every rupee spent on the racing sequences. But the drama holding those sequences together is routine, underdeveloped, and set to a score that does it no favours."<ref>{{cite news |title=Biker movie review: Sharwanand's motocross drama is at its thrilling best when it stays on track |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/biker-review-sharwanand-motocross-drama-is-at-its-thrilling-best-when-it-stays-on-track-10616606/ |work=The Indian Express |date=3 April 2026 |language=en}}</ref>

Sanjay Ponnappa of ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "''Biker'' has its moments, especially in its racing sequences and the emotional father-son dynamic that lands towards the end. However, a predictable narrative, inconsistent engagement, and underwhelming drama hold it back from truly standing out."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ponnappa |first1=Sanjay |title=Biker review: Less sport and too much drama bogs down this Sharwanand film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/biker-telugu-motocross-racing-dr-rajasekhar-sharwanand-review-2891144-2026-04-03 |work=India Today |date=3 April 2026 |language=en |archive-date=4 April 2026 |access-date=3 April 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260404053548/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/biker-telugu-motocross-racing-dr-rajasekhar-sharwanand-review-2891144-2026-04-03 |url-status=live }}</ref> Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "''Biker'' marks the return to form for Sharwanand, after a string of middling films. [...] On the whole, ''Biker'' is an engaging watch. Had it pushed itself to go beyond predictable turns, it could have been a standout film."<ref name=":THR">{{cite news |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi |title='Biker' movie review: Sharwanand's sports drama is predictable, but still has plenty going for it |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/biker-movie-review-sharwanands-familiar-sports-drama-isnt-perfect-but-still-has-plenty-going-for-it/article70818455.ece |work=The Hindu |date=3 April 2026 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|31593809}}

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SanjayMurugesan220 at 16:27, 6 May 2026