Shikar Audience Review, Public Reaction, Theatre List & Early Box Office Prediction
Amlan Das and Elina Samantaray's suspense thriller Shikar has finally arrived in theatres and is already creating strong buzz among Odia movie lovers during Raja 2026.
Shikar (2026)
Release Date: 12 June 2026
Genre: Suspense Thriller / Drama
Language: Odia
Lead Actor: Amlan Das
Lead Actress: Elina Samantaray
Director: Mrutyunjaya Sahoo
Writer: Priyabrata Panda
Production House: Moon TV Movies
Shikar Opens Strong During Raja 2026
Shikar is among the biggest Odia releases of Raja 2026 and has managed to attract significant attention from moviegoers. The suspense thriller starring Amlan Das and Elina Samantaray entered cinemas with strong expectations and has already started generating positive discussions across social media platforms.
The movie's dark visual style, suspenseful atmosphere, and mystery-driven storytelling have become major talking points among audiences. Many viewers are praising the film for attempting something different compared to conventional commercial entertainers.
Audience Review & Public Reaction
Early audience reactions indicate that viewers are appreciating the gripping screenplay, suspense elements, emotional moments, and courtroom drama portions of the film. The performances of Amlan Das and Elina Samantaray are receiving praise from audiences who believe both actors have delivered strong performances.
The movie's background score, cinematography, and mystery-driven narrative have also emerged as major highlights. Several moviegoers have described Shikar as one of the most engaging Odia thrillers released in recent years.
Can Shikar Become A Box Office Success?
While official collection figures are still awaited, the positive audience response and strong opening buzz indicate that Shikar has the potential to perform well during the Raja holiday season. The film's success will largely depend on audience word-of-mouth in the coming days.
If the current momentum continues, Shikar could emerge as one of the strongest-performing Odia thrillers of 2026.
Cast & Crew Details
Complete Shikar Theatre List (55 Theatres)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Amlan Das | Lead Actor |
| Elina Samantaray | Lead Actress |
| Subhasish Sharma | Supporting Cast |
| Lipika Senapati | Supporting Cast |
| Gyana Hota | Supporting Cast |
| Pradyumna Lenka | Supporting Cast |
| Mrutyunjaya Sahoo | Director |
| Priyabrata Panda | Writer |
| Baidyanath Das | Music Composer |
| Sl No. | Theatre Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhagirathi Multiplex | Bhawanipatna |
| 2 | Biraja Talkies | Jajpur Town |
| 3 | Celebration Cineplex | Jeypore |
| 4 | Cine Carnival Crossroad Mall | Rourkela |
| 5 | Cinemax Keonjhar | Keonjhar |
| 6 | Cineplex | Rourkela |
| 7 | Cinepolis Nexus Esplanade Mall | Bhubaneswar |
| 8 | Complex Cinemas (Signature) | Jajpur Road |
| 9 | Complex Cinemas Phulbani | Phulbani |
| 10 | Complex Cinemas Umerkote | Umerkote |
| 11 | Divya Jyoti Multiplex | Angul |
| 12 | DS Cinemas | Nabarangpur |
| 13 | EOS Cinema | Sundergarh |
| 14 | Eylex Cinema | Jharsuguda |
| 15 | Galaxy Cinema | Semiliguda |
| 16 | Ganesh Talkies | Athagarh |
| 17 | Gayatri Cinemas | Berhampur |
| 18 | Glaze Cinema | Nabarangpur |
| 19 | INOX BMC Bhawani Mall | Bhubaneswar |
| 20 | INOX DN Regalia Mall | Bhubaneswar |
| 21 | INOX SGBL Square Mall | Cuttack |
| 22 | INOX Symphony Mall | Bhubaneswar |
| 23 | J Max Cinemas | Malkangiri |
| 24 | Jaya Cine Vibes | Paralakhemundi |
| 25 | Keshari Talkies | Bhubaneswar |
| 26 | Knox Cinema | Keonjhar |
| 27 | Madhab Cinema | Bhadrak |
| 28 | MB Cinema | Khurda Road |
| 29 | Meghraj Cinemaz | Koraput |
| 30 | Movie X Cinema | Balasore |
| 31 | New Star Cineplex | Bhawanipatna |
| 32 | PJ Movies (Payal Talkies) | Berhampur |
| 33 | PJ Movies (Tarini Talkies) | Joda |
| 34 | PJ Movies (Veena Theatre) | Jatni |
| 35 | PVR Forum Galleria Mall | Rourkela |
| 36 | PVR Plutone Mall | Rourkela |
| 37 | PVR Utkal Kanika Galleria | Bhubaneswar |
| 38 | Rashmi Talkies | Jagatsinghpur |
| 39 | Rukmini Cineplex | Bargarh |
| 40 | Sangam Cineplex | Cuttack |
| 41 | Saraswati Multiplex | Jajpur Road |
| 42 | Shiva Multiplex | Jharsuguda |
| 43 | Sri Nova Cinema | Jeypore |
| 44 | Sri Laxmi Talkies | Gunupur |
| 45 | Sriya Complex | Bhubaneswar |
| 46 | The Phoenix Cinema | Sambalpur |
| 47 | Uday Plaza | Rayagada |
| 48 | VK Central Multiplex | Rayagada |
| Outside Odisha | ||
| 49 | Cinepolis TNR | Hyderabad |
| 50 | PVR Central Mall | Hyderabad |
| 51 | PVR Prism Mall | Hyderabad |
| 52 | Cinepolis Seasons Mall | Pune |
| 53 | Innovative Multiplex | Bangalore |
| 54 | Cinepolis Seawood | Mumbai |
| 55 | Cinepolis Viviana | Thane |
Final Verdict
Shikar has made an impressive start at the box office with encouraging audience feedback and strong public interest. The combination of suspense, courtroom drama, emotional storytelling, and strong performances from Amlan Das and Elina Samantaray has helped the movie create a positive first impression.
With Raja holidays in full swing and audiences looking for quality entertainment, Shikar appears well-positioned to continue attracting viewers in the coming days.
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