Charming star Sharwa is set to appear as a professional motorcycle racer in his upcoming film Biker, directed by Abhilash Reddy under the UV Creations banner. The film hits theatres on April 3rd.
Director Abhilash Reddy says Biker is crafted for a 100% theatrical experience. “We even shot the film in Dolby Vision. Everyone who watched the trailer specifically appreciated the sound design. The movie will be a powerful theatrical ride.”
The story unfolds across two timelines. “In the 90s, two-stroke bikes were popular, but they no longer exist today. Recreating them took a lot of time. We shot the racing portions in Indonesia, and bringing those bikes back to India was a huge process. We also brought racers from New Zealand and Australia.”
He also reveals the real inspiration behind the story. “India has a veteran racer named Shyam Kothari, but he never received the level of fame Kapil Dev achieved in cricket. My intention was to show that a talent like Shyam Kothari deserves that kind of recognition. Though this is a fictional story, some racing elements are inspired by real incidents.”
Abhilash praises Sharwa’s exceptional transformation. “Sharwa lost nearly 23 kg for the role. From the moment I narrated the story, we were clear about how the biker should look. He took a six-month break to prepare physically and mentally. His performance is terrific. He personally feels this is the best film of his career, and with that confidence, we’re sure it will be a blockbuster.”
The director also confirmed that his next film will be with star producer Dil Raju.