Shikar
Shikar is a 2026 Odia suspense thriller directed by Mrutyunjaya Sahoo. Starring Amlan Das, Elina Samantray, Supriya Nayak and Ankit Kumar, the film follows a young advocate investigating a murder case that uncovers secrets, betrayal and a deadly quest for revenge.
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Movie Details
Shikar is a 2026 Indian Odia-language suspense thriller film directed by Mrutyunjaya Sahoo and produced by Sachikanta Jena under the banner Moon TV Movies. The film stars Amlan Das, Elina Samantray, Supriya Nayak, and Ankit Kumar in lead roles, alongside Tapas Saragharia, Pradyumna Lenka, Prasanta, Prabhati, Smita Mohanty, Avinab Singh, Gyana Hota, Pushpa Panda, Soham Singh, Mitu Mithun and child artist Rishi.
Released theatrically on 12 June 2026 during the Raja festival season, Shikar revolves around a young advocate who takes up the case of a man accused of murdering his wife and son. As she investigates further, hidden truths, betrayal and revenge emerge, turning the case into a dangerous hunt for justice.
Plot
The story follows a determined young advocate who takes up the defense of a man accused of murdering his wife and young son. While investigating the case, she discovers layers of deception, unexpected suspects and hidden secrets. What initially appears to be a straightforward criminal case gradually unfolds into a complex mystery involving betrayal, pain, love and revenge, where the distinction between hunter and hunted becomes increasingly blurred.
Cast
Lead Cast
- Amlan Das
- Elina Samantray
- Supriya Nayak
- Ankit Kumar
Supporting Cast
- Tapas Saragharia
- Pradyumna Lenka
- Prasanta
- Prabhati
- Smita Mohanty
- Avinab Singh
- Gyana Hota
- Pushpa Panda
- Soham Singh
- Mitu Mithun
- Rishi (Child Artist)
Production
Shikar was produced by Sachikanta Jena under the banner Moon TV Movies in association with Sidharth Music. The film was directed by Mrutyunjaya Sahoo from a story, screenplay and dialogue written by Priyabrata Panda.
Principal photography was handled by cinematographer Pratap Rout, while editing was completed by Rajesh Das. The film’s publicity campaign included character posters, teaser materials and a theatrical trailer released ahead of the Raja 2026 festive season.
Themes
According to the official promotional material, Shikar explores themes of:
- Justice and legal investigation
- Revenge and retribution
- Betrayal and deception
- Family tragedy
- Moral ambiguity
- The transformation of victim into hunter
The trailer describes the film as “a story of pain, love and betrayal” centered on a deadly revenge narrative.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack and background score were composed by Baidyanath Dash.
Songs
| Title | Singers | Lyrics | Music |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handia Bali | Mantu Chhuria, Antara Chakraborty | Dr. Nirmal Nayak | Baidyanath Das |
| Mo Hasa Ra Tu Karana | Chiragdeep Panda, Aseema Panda, Adyasha Panigrahy | Arun Mantri | Baidyanath Das |
Additional Playback Singers
- Rituraj Mohanty
- Aseema Panda
- Antara Chakraborty
- Mantu Chhuria
- Chiragdeep Panda
- Gaurav Anand
Lyricists
- Dr. Nirmal Nayak
- Arun Mantri
- Priyabrata Panda
Technical Crew
| Department | Personnel |
|---|---|
| Director | Mrutyunjaya Sahoo |
| Producer | Sachikanta Jena |
| Story, Screenplay & Dialogue | Priyabrata Panda |
| Director of Photography | Pratap Rout |
| Editor | Rajesh Das |
| Associate Editor | Satya |
| Music Director | Baidyanath Das |
| Background Score | Abhishek Panigrahi |
| Choreography | Amit Nayak |
| Action Direction | B. Srikanth |
| Executive Producer | Sanjeeb Kumar Sahoo |
| Production Manager | Niranjan Acharya |
| Assistant Production Manager | Raghunatha Palei |
| Creative Head | Amlan Khuntia |
| Associate Director | Kanhu Gauda |
| Chief Assistant Director | Chiranjeev |
| First Assistant Director | Saroj |
| Art Direction | Ajaya Kumar Sutar |
| Makeup | Sudhir Kumar Dalei |
| Costume Design | Santosh Kumar Dalei |
| Colorist | D. Rajarajan |
| Animation | Arin Ku Jena |
| Audio Post Production | MilanStudio |
| Steadicam | Manoranjan Nayak (Munna) |
| Focus Puller | D. Srinivas |
| Gaffer | Doulat Mahanta |
| Rig & Grip | Cinecrafts |
| Publicity Design | The M Factor |
| Post Production | Srujan Films |
| PR & Marketing | Amlan Khuntia |
| Digital Promotion | Downtown Doghouse Media |
Release
Shikar was released theatrically on 12 June 2026, coinciding with the Raja festival season in Odisha. The film received a UA16+ certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
The film opened alongside other Raja 2026 Odia releases and was distributed by Prakash Films across Odisha and selected screens outside the state.
Marketing
The promotional campaign included:
- First-look and character posters
- Official trailer release through Moon TV Movies and Sidharth Music
- Press coverage in Odia newspapers and entertainment publications
- Premiere screening held at Keshari Talkies, Bhubaneswar on 12 June 2026
- Extensive theatrical release across Odisha multiplexes and single-screen theatres
Official Posters
News Clippings
References
- BookMyShow. Shikar (Odia) – Movie Details. Running time, genre, certification and synopsis.
- Moon TV Movies & Sidharth Music. Shikar Official Trailer Description (YouTube).
- Official promotional posters and character posters released by Moon TV Movies.
- Raja 2026 release coverage published in Odia newspapers including Prameya, Nirbhay and Rajdhani Reporter.
- Theatre release advertisements published on 12 June 2026.
