Hunt/Hunter) is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by M. Padmakumar, written by S. Suresh Babu, and produced by K. K. Rajagopal.

The film stars Mohanlal, alongside Kalabhavan Mani, Samuthirakani, Lalu Alex, Sneha, Ananya, Mythili, Kailash, Jagathy Sreekumar, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy and Suraj Venjaramood in supporting roles.

However, Balaraman's life takes a turn when he learns that a group of naxals wants to finish him and Ganga in order to avenge the death of their leader Dr. Syed Abdul Rahman (Sakhavu Abdulla), a naxalite and a qualified MBBS doctor, who was killed in a fake encounter by the cops.

[6] The film was mainly shot at locations in Pooyamkutty and Kothamangalam in Kerala, Telangana (then part of Andhra Pradesh), and Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu.

All lyrics are written by Gireesh Puthenchery except where noted; all music is composed by M. JayachandranThe film was a commercial success at the box office.

Shikkar released on 9 September in Kerala, Chennai and Bangalore made an extraordinary opening in 110 screens.

[15] 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.

[16] 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.

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.