Charming star Sharwa is all set to appear as a professional motorcycle racer in his upcoming film Biker, directed by Abhilash Reddy under the UV Creations banner. The film is gearing up for a grand theatrical release on April 3rd.
Director Abhilash Reddy says Biker is designed to deliver a complete 100% theatrical experience. “We shot the film in Dolby Vision. Everyone who watched the trailer especially appreciated the sound design. The film will offer a powerful big-screen ride,” he said.
The story spans across two timelines. “In the 90s, two-stroke bikes were very popular, but they no longer exist today. Recreating them took a lot of effort. We shot the racing sequences in Indonesia, and bringing those bikes back to India was a huge process. We also roped in racers from New Zealand and Australia,” he added.
He further revealed the real inspiration behind the story. “India had a veteran racer named Shyam Kothari, but he never received the kind of fame that Kapil Dev earned in cricket. My intention was to highlight that a talent like Shyam Kothari deserves similar recognition. Though the story is fictional, some racing elements are inspired by real events,” he explained.
Abhilash also praised Sharwa’s remarkable transformation. “Sharwa lost nearly 23 kg for this role. From the moment I narrated the story, we were clear about the biker’s look. He took a six-month break to prepare physically and mentally. His performance is outstanding. Even he feels this is the best film of his career, and we are confident it will be a blockbuster.”
Raasi Clarifies Her Comments on Prabhas, Opens Up on Film Roles
Senior actress Raasi, who once ruled Tollywood with her charm and performances, has recently sparked discussion in Film Nagar with her comments about Rebel Star Prabhas.
In a recent interview, Raasi expressed her admiration for Prabhas and recalled that she predicted his rise to stardom after watching the trailer of his debut film “Eeshwar.” However, she made it clear that while she would love to act alongside him, she is not willing to play a mother role to the star. She explained that the age gap between them is not significant, and she would feel uncomfortable being addressed as “mother” by him on screen.
Her comments drew mixed reactions on social media, prompting her to clarify the issue at a recent event for her film “Anumaanapakshi.” Raasi stated that she never said she would not act as a sister or in other supporting roles to Prabhas. She only refused roles that do not suit her age, especially mother characters. She emphasized that it is her personal choice and should not be misinterpreted.
Interestingly, Raasi has never met Prabhas in person, though she has lent her voice as a dubbing artist for some of his films like “Mirchi” and “Radhe Shyam.” She added that she only watches his films in theatres and still wishes to share screen space with him someday if a suitable role comes her way.
Currently, Raasi is playing a key role in “Anumaanapakshi,” directed by Vimal Krishna and starring Rag Mayur. She expressed confidence that the film will succeed, especially after the positive response to its recently released song “Gulab Jamun.” Re-entering films with diverse roles, Raasi hopes to continue impressing audiences in her second innings.