The film written and directed by Abhaya Simha, stars Mammootty[1] and Poonam Bajwa in the lead, with Aditya, Mohan and Innocent in other major roles.

As Abijit evinces interest in knowing more about the past history because the pages in the book are missing, he comes to Manjinadka, a beautiful place rich in environment.

As the story peddles from past to present the emergence of British rule, the tiger suffocating the people life in the village, the mad man surprises Abijith.

Nanditha then discloses that after she realised that Aruna is herself in the eyes of Abijit it became obvious for her to create the further missing links to the story.

About his casting, he says: "I was drawn to this project by the director's (Abhay Simha) vision to make this concept believable".

[5][6] Aditya, who thinks working with Mammootty is an honour, says about his role: " "I play a dream-seller and my character is required to appear in the movie on and off".

While Vikram Srivastav needs a special mention for his brilliant cinematography, V Harikrishna is equally commendable for his musical numbers".

[10] S Viswanath from Deccan Herald wrote "Shikari, which takes off on a very off-putting note, turns out into disappointing hunting expedition with no sting or snarl in its tacky elusive tiger tale.