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{{Infobox film
| name = Shikkar: The Hunt
| image = Shikkar_the_hunt.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| native_name = {{Infobox name module|ml|ശിക്കാര്‍}}
| director = [[M. Padmakumar]]
| producer = K. K. Rajagopal
| writer = S. Suresh Babu
| starring = [[Mohanlal]]<br>[[Kalabhavan Mani]]<br>[[Samuthirakani]]<br>[[Ananya (actress)|Ananya]]<br>[[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]]<br>[[Lalu Alex]]<br>[[Kailash (actor)|Kailash]]
| music = [[M. Jayachandran]]<br>'''Background Score:'''<br>[[Ouseppachan]]
| cinematography = Manoj Pillai
| editing = Ranjan Abraham
| distributor = [[Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments|Maaxlab]] (India)<br />P J Entertainments (Europe)
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|9|11|India}}
| runtime = 152 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget = {{INRConvert|3.5|c}}<ref name="budget" />
| gross = {{INRConvert|07|c}} <ref name="bo" />
}}

'''''Shikkar''''' ({{lang-en|The Hunt}}) is a 2010 Indian [[Malayalam]] [[Mystery film|mystery]]-[[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] film directed by [[M. Padmakumar]] and written by S. Suresh Babu which was produced by Sreeraj Cinema. The film stars [[Mohanlal]] in lead role along with [[Kalabhavan Mani]], [[Lalu Alex]], [[Kailash (actor)|Kailash]], [[Ananya (actress)|Ananya]], [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]], [[Samuthirakani]], [[Jagathy Sreekumar]], [[Suraj Venjaramood]] and [[Mythili]] in supporting roles. [[M. Jayachandran]] composed the [[music]] for the lyrics of [[Gireesh Puthenchery]]. The art direction was done by Manu Jagadh.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shikar (2010) (Malayalam)|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/7089/malayalam/shikar/preview.htm|website=Nowrunning.com}}</ref>

''Shikkar'' was a [[Ramadan|Ramzan]] release on 11 September 2010, it received mixed reviews from the critics, and garnered critical praise for [[cinematography]] and [[Mohanlal|Mohanlal's]] performance. It was one of the ten highest-grossing Malayalam films of 2010.<ref name="budget" /><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100909153410/http://sify.com/movies/malayalam/fullstory.php?id=14955796 Four new releases for Ramzan]</ref> The film received the [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards|Kerala Film Critics Award]] for Best Popular Film.<ref name="award" />

==Plot==
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The story takes place at Chittazha, a mountainous terrain in [[Idukki]] where bamboo reeds flourish. After much wandering from place to place, Balraman, a lorry driver who lost his wife Kaveri, has finally settled down with his daughter Ganga at Chittazha. Peace evades him as his past catches up with him, and Balaraman has to take risky methods to safeguard his own life and that of his daughter's.

Balaraman's past of him being a police officer was a secret to many. A group of Naxal's are behind him to kill his daughter and also Balaraman to avenge the death of their leader.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Mohanlal]] as Balaraman, Lorry driver and an Ex-police officer of Andhra Pradesh
* [[Kalabhavan Mani]] as Maniyappan, assistant of Balaraman
* [[Ananya (actress)|Ananya]] as Ganga, Balaraman's daughter
* [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]] as Kaveri, Balaraman's wife
* [[Lalu Alex]] as Sathyan, Balaraman's friend
* [[Mythili]] as Gayatri
* [[Samuthirakani]] as Comrade Abdulla
* [[Kailash (actor)|Kailash]] as Manu, Ganga's love interest
* [[Thalaivasal Vijay]] as Muhammad Rawuthar, Ex-police officer of Andhra Pradesh
* Jain Syriac Babu as a mute worker/Abdulla's Son
* [[Lakshmi Gopalaswamy]] as Rukmini, Abdulla's wife
* [[Jagathy Sreekumar]] as Pilla ''alias'' Mathaayi
* [[Suraj Venjaramood]] as Barber Kuttappan/Kuttappaswamy
* Reshmi Boban as Ramani Sathyan
* [[N. L. Balakrishnan]] as Balaraman's neighbour
* [[Babu Namboothiri]]
* [[Sreelatha Namboothiri]] as Eli chedathy
* [[Sadiq]] as Basheer
* [[Kochu Preman]] as Divakaran
* Shaju as Jeep Driver
* [[Abu Salim (actor)|Abu Salim]] as DYSP Karunakaran
* Mukundhan as Police officer
* Appa Haji as Chacko
* [[Anjali Krishna]] as young Ganga
* [[Lal (actor)|Lal]] as Dancer Eldho Aashaan (Special Appearance in song Sembakame)
* [[Kani Kusruti]] as Naxalite
* [[Fathima Babu]]
}}

==Production==
===Filming===
The film was mainly shot at various locations in [[Pooyamkutty]], [[Kothamangalam]], also in [[Telangana]] (Andhra Pradesh) and [[Kodaikanal]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. The climax scenes were shot in Guna caves and the hills in [[Kodaikanal]], including a place termed as "Devil's kitchen". The filming completed in August 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mohanlal completes Shikar climax scene|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2010/mohanlal-shikar-climax-scene-040810.html|publisher=[[One India|Filmibeat.com]]|date=4 August 2010}}</ref>

==Reception==
===Box office===
The film was a commercial success despite receiving mixed reviews from critics. ''Shikkar'' released on September 9 in Kerala, [[Chennai]] and [[Bangalore]] made an extraordinary opening in 110 screens. It grossed {{INRConvert|5.47|c}} in 8 days from 110 screens, which was phenomenal for a Malayalam film at that time. And took distributor share of around {{INRConvert|2.10|c}} from 8 days. It was found at the number one position at the [[Kerala]] box-office among the [[Ramadan|Ramzan]] releases.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kerala Box-Office (September 1 to 16)|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14957248&cid=14625530|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101010072924/http://sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14957248&cid=14625530|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 October 2010|website=[[Sify.com]]|accessdate=17 July 2015|date=18 September 2010}}</ref> The film made at a budget of {{INRConvert|3.5|c}},<ref name="budget">{{cite web|title=Top 10 Malayalam grossers of 2010|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/top-10-malayalam-grossers-of-2010-imagegallery-3-malayalam-lbfk9Ueijffsi.html|website=[[Sify]]|accessdate=17 July 2015}}</ref> collected {{INRConvert|3.75|c}} as distributor share from first two weeks. ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' called it an "ultimate winner".<ref>{{cite news|author1=Sampurn Wire|title=Shikkar' wins the Ramzan race|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/article286778.ece|accessdate=17 July 2015|agency=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=2 October 2010}}</ref> ''Shikkar'' was found at the second place in the third week.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kerala box office: September 17 to 30|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14958048|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924153941/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14958048|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 September 2015|website=[[Sify]]|accessdate=17 July 2015|date=5 October 2010}}</ref> The film collected over {{INRConvert|12|c}} in 20 days.<ref name="bo">{{cite news|author=P. K Ajith Kumar|title=Three-fold success for Malayalam cinema this season|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/threefold-success-for-malayalam-cinema-this-season/article802759.ece|agency=[[The Hindu]]|date=September 29, 2010|location=[[Kozhikode]]}}</ref>

===Critics review===
Shibu B. S of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' praised the cinematography of Manoj Pillai and Mohanlal's performance. He commented "The story is as old as the history of revenge sagas. However, scriptwriter has done a commendable job compared with his earlier scripts like ''Thaandavam'', and has tried to inject oodles of energy".<ref>{{cite news|author=Shibu B. S|title=Shikkar|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/article488356.ece|agency=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=19 September 2010}}</ref> Paresh C. Palicha of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' rated 2/5 stars and said "Suresh Babu's script seems to be heavily inspired by two recent, much-discussed films; [[Madhupal]]'s ''[[Thalappavu]]'' and [[Blessy]]'s ''[[Bhramaram]]''. The subject of [[Naxalism]] seems borrowed from the former while the edgy-eerie feel has been taken from the latter." and concluded as "Young Padmakumar tried to make Shikkar a mass-entertainer as well as a film with artistic merit; unfortunately, it falls somewhere in between". He appreciated the camera works of Manoj Pillai.<ref>{{cite web|author=Paresh C. Palicha|title=Shikkar: Not exactly a mass-entertainer|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-shikkar-review/20100910.htm|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=10 September 2010}}</ref> Veeyen of ''Nowrunning.com'' awarded 2/5 stars and said "There are no directorial flourishes visible in Padmakumar's Shikkar that is old wine in an older bottle. As much as it remains a visual delight, the mysteries that it offers do not much thrill, and the story that it tells seldom excites". he highly praised the cinematography saying, "The real hero of the film is none other than cinematographer Manoj Pillai, the camerawork of the film seems like an adventure in itself".<ref>{{cite web|author=Veeyen|title=Shikar Review|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/7089/malayalam/shikar/2729/review.htm|publisher=Nowrunning.com|date=10 September 2010}}</ref>

''[[Sify.com]]'' gave the verdict "very good" and said, "This film is far from being perfect especially in its first half, but it has been packaged quite well. With some superb performances, brilliant visuals, reasonably engaging script and nice music", he gave special mention to Manoj Pillai's camera and Ranjan Abraham's editing and was highly enthusiastic about Mohanlal's performance.<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Shikar|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/review-i-shikar-i-review-malayalam-pclxGufcgcbeg.html|publisher=[[Sify.com]]}}</ref> ''Indiaglitz.com'' reviewer stated "The highlight of the story by Suresh Babu is that even if you may find the story a damn regular after the show, the narrative techniques used and the finesse in keeping the suspense element till the last 30 minutes, succeeds big time". And appreciated cinematography and Mohanlal's performance saying, "The movie remains a visual treat with Manoj Pillai working at his helm, panning over the landscapes and lush green forests with some real adventurous shots. The other highlight naturally remains Mohanlal.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shikaar Review|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/shikaar-malayalam-movie-review-10894.html|publisher=Indiaglitz.com|date=11 September 2010}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Shikkar: The Hunt
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[M. Jayachandran]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = <div style="white-space: nowrap;">10 August 2010</div>
| recorded = Music Lounge Studios, [[Chennai]]
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Soundtrack
| length =
| label = <div style="white-space: nowrap;">Satyam Audios</div>
| producer = [[M. Jayachandran]]
| prev_title = [[Sahasram (film)|Sahasram]]
| prev_year = 2010
| next_title = [[Khaddama]]
| next_year = 2011
}}

{{Track listing

| extra_column = Artist(s)

| all_lyrics = [[Gireesh Puthenchery]] except where noted
| all_music = [[M. Jayachandran]]

| title1 = Enthedi Enthedi
| extra1 = [[Sudeep Kumar]], [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length1 = {{Duration|3:54}}

| title2 = Sembakame
| extra2 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]], [[Malathy Lakshman]]
| length2 = {{Duration|4:22}}

| title3 = Pinne Ennodonnum
| extra3 = [[K. J. Yesudas]]
| length3 = {{Duration|4:36}}

| title4 = Pratikhatinsu
| lyrics4 = [[Bhuvana Chandra]]
| extra4 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
| length4 = {{Duration|4:08}}

| title5 = Pinne Pinne
| extra5 = K. J. Yesudas, Latha Krishna
| length5 = {{Duration|4:37}}

| title6 = Pada Nayichu
| extra6 = [[Biju Narayanan]]
| length6 = {{Duration|4:08}}

}}

==Accolades==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Award
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Category
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Recipient(s)
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
! scope="row"| [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards|Kerala Film Critics Award]]
| Best Popular Film
| K. K. Rajagopal
| {{won}}
| <center><ref name="award">{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/critics-award-gaddama-adjudged-best-film/755271/|title=Kerala Film Critics Awards announced|newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]|date=26 February 2011|location=Thiruvananthapuram}}</ref></center>
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" | [[J. C. Daniel#J.C. Foundation Award|J. C. Foundation Award]]
| Best Supporting Actor
| [[Lalu Alex]]
| {{won}}
| rowspan="2" |<center><ref>{{cite news|title=Mammooty, Navya, Lal Jose bag JC foundation award|url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/english/movies/malayalam/112670/|agency=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=9 August 2011}}</ref></center>
|-
| Best Newcomer
| [[Samuthirakani]]
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="3" | [[Jaihind TV|Jaihind TV Film Awards]]
| Best Male Playback Singer
| [[K. J. Yesudas]] <small>(for "Pinne Ennodonnum")</small>
| {{won}}
| rowspan="3" |
|-
| Best Lyricist
| [[Gireesh Puthenchery]] ([[wikt:posthumous|posthumous]])
| {{won}}
|-
| Special Jury Award
| [[Lalu Alex]]
| {{won}}
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|1734480}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100613034858/http://www.shikkarthehunt.com/ Official website]

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[[Category:2010s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Films shot in Telangana]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kodaikanal]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kerala]]
[[Category:Films directed by M. Padmakumar]]

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