Biker Review
“Sharwa throttles full speed. India's first motocross film has real emotional engine under the stunts.”
Agent Athreya··Adventure, Drama
Abhilash Reddy
Overview
India's first motocross film had every reason to be a gimmick. Biker, thankfully, isn't. Director Abhilash Reddy Kankara and UV Creations have built a genuine emotional drama around a sport most Telugu audiences have never seen on the big screen, and the result is one of the most distinctive releases of 2026.
Story
Vikky (Sharwanand) is a driven motocross racer with international ambitions. But the biggest obstacle on his road to the world stage isn't the competition. It's his own father, a man who calls him weak and flat-out refuses to believe in him. That father-son friction is the real engine of the story, with the racing track becoming the arena where Vikky tries to finally make his old man look up. It's ambitious, personal, and hits in places you won't expect.
What Works
Sharwanand is operating at a different level here. He transformed his body for the role (you can see it), but more importantly, the scenes opposite Rajasekhar in the second half carry real emotional weight. This might be his best work in years.
Dr. Rajasekhar's return to the big screen after a long gap is genuinely moving. His portrayal of a father who can't say he's proud is exactly the kind of performance that makes single-screen crowds go completely silent.
The interval block is reportedly one of the most intense in recent Telugu cinema. A key revelation involving Vikky hits the audience like a 90mph corner. Premiere crowds apparently weren't ready for it.
The climax race sequence, shot on real international tracks by cinematographer J. Yuvraj, delivers visuals Telugu cinema hasn't attempted before. The cliff jump sequence alone is worth the 4DX surcharge.
Ghibran's BGM is the film's secret weapon. Whether it's a quiet father-son moment or a full-throttle race, his score is calibrated perfectly, amplifying without drowning.
What Doesn't
At 2 hours 35 minutes, the first half takes its time laying the emotional groundwork. If you're coming purely for the motocross, you'll need patience before the throttle really opens.
Malvika Nair brings warmth to her role, but from what's known, she functions more as emotional scaffolding than a character with her own arc. A missed opportunity given her ability.
A Pawan Kalyan reference reportedly drew the loudest cheers of the premiere night. Fun moment, sure, but it also tells you the crowd needed that jolt somewhere. Something to watch as wider audiences respond.
Technical Aspects
J. Yuvraj shot this on real motocross tracks internationally and it shows, every racing frame has texture and danger you can't fake on a set. Sync Cinema's sound design was praised even at the teaser screening at Allu Cinemas; in a film built on engine roars and crowd noise, that's no small thing. Ghibran's work here is consistently the most talked-about technical element, and rightfully so, the BGM alone elevates the drama by a full gear.
What the Audience Is Saying
Six paid premiere shows in Hyderabad sold out on April 2 and the makers had to open additional screens, that's not PR talk, that's actual demand. Premiere buzz from NRI audiences in the US and Gulf was strong, with Sharwa's physical transformation and the climax race experience getting the most mentions. Word from B and C centres suggests family audiences came for the son's story and stayed for the father's.
Athreya's Verdict
Biker is the kind of film that reminds you why you show up on opening day, not because you know it'll be great, but because something about it feels like a real swing. Sharwanand has found a role that fits him like a racing jacket, and Abhilash Reddy has backed that with craft and genuine ambition. Book the Dolby or 4DX show, this one deserves the full experience, not your drawing room soundbar.
