Subhedar

Subhedar is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language historical drama film written and directed by Digpal Lanjekar, a fifth installment of Shivraj Ashtak tracing the life of Subedar Tanaji Malusare starring Chinmay Mandlekar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Ajay Purkar in the leading roles. The film was produced by Mulakshar Productions, Raajwarasa Productions, Prithviraj Productions, Rajau Productions, Parampara Productions, and it was distributed by AA Films and Everest Entertainment.
Subhedar was announced in 2022 by Digpal Lanjekar with a film poster supposed to be released in June 2023. A new release date was announced on 21 June 2023 through a teaser. The first look poster of Ajay Purkar as Tanaji Malusare, revealed by Digpal Lanjekar on 30 June 2023. The film's release was preponed from 25 August to 18 August, but due to technical issues it was released in theaters on its original date.
It was released theatrically on 25 August 2023. It opened to positive reviews from critics as well the audience. The film grossed over worldwide, becoming the second highest grossing Marathi film of 2023.

Plot

Subedar Tanaji Malusare leaves Raiba's marriage and first goes to battle to conquer Kondhana fort and fights like a lion, after conquering the fort the fort is named Sinhagad.

Cast

Chinmay Mandlekar as Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Mrinal Kulkarni as Jijau
Ajay Purkar as Tanaji Malusare
Digvijay Rohidas as Udaybhan Rathore
Smita Shewale as Savitri Malusare
Uma Sardeshmukh as Matoshri Parvatibai Malusare
Sameer Dharmadhikari as Shelar Mama
Abhijeet Shwetchandra as Suryaji Malusare
Nupur Daithankar as Soyarabai
Digpal Lanjekar as Bahirji Naik
Shrikant Prabhakar as Moropant
Bipin Surve as Baji Sarjerao Jedhe
Virajas Kulkarni as Jeeva
Bhushan Shivtare as Yesaji Kank
Sunil Jadhav as Veer Baji Yashvantrao Pasalkar
Mrunmayee Deshpande as Keshar
Purnanand Wadhekar as Navalaji
Aniket Bandal as Sambhaji Jedhe
Arnav Pendhrkar as Rayba Malusare
Shivani Rangole as Yashodabai Malusare
Astad Kale as Vishwas
Rishi Saxena as Kubad Khan
Dnyanesh Wadekar as Achal Singh
Nikhil Jogdand as Sardar Shilimkar
Alka Kubal as Jana Garadhin

Production

Subhedar was filmed in four weeks and the film wrapped in March 2023.

Release

Theatrical

The film was theatrically released on 25 August 2023. It received more than 900 shows in more than 350 theaters in the state of Maharashtra and in various cities of the country, it was also released in six other countries.

Home media

The film was digitally released on 22 September 2023 on Amazon Prime Video.

Reception

Critical reception

Rucha Vaze of Lokmat gave the film four stars out of five praised the Lanjekar's direction said, "once again brilliantly shown the story of another warrior through his eyes". Sayali Koulgekar of Zee 24 Taas also gave same rating, concluded that the magnificence of cinema is understood through the costumes, acting, location. A reviewer from The Times of India rated the film three stars out of five and wrote "the film does stand out for its execution." Shubham Kulkarni of Koimoi said, "Subhedar does get dull." Akhilesh Neralekar of Loksatta wrote, "It is not a perfect historical film but it is a masterpiece that carefully studies the history and presents an interesting plot to the people which should be enjoyed by every audience."

Box office

The film collected net on its opening day. In the first weekend it grossed. The film collected over in first week. In ten days film crossed mark. The film was grossed over at the box office worldwide.