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. The film is jointly produced by Mulakshar Productions, Raajwarasa Productions, Prithviraj Productions, Rajau Productions, Parampara Productions, and it is distributed by AA Films and Everest Entertainment. The film stars Chinmay Mandlekar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Ajay Purkar in lead roles.

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 was preponed from 25 to 18 August, but due to technical issues, it was released in theaters on its original date. 

It was theatrically released on 25 August 2023. Open with positive reviews from critics as well audience. Subhedar 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 (Guest appearance)

Production 

Subhedar was filmed in four weeks, the makers wrapped up the shoot in March 2023.

Release

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

Soundtrack

Reception

Critical reception 
Rucha Vaze of Lokmat gave 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 three stars out of five and wrote "the film does stand out for its execution." Shubham Kulkarni of Koimoi called "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  nett on its opening day. In the first weekend grossed . The film collected over  in first week. In ten days film crossed 10 crore mark, stand at . The film was grossed over ₹13.23 crore at the box office worldwide.

See also 
Battle of Sinhagad

References

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2023 films
Indian historical films
Cultural depictions of Shivaji
Films set in the Maratha Empire
Action films based on actual events
2020s historical drama films
Films set in the 1670s
Indian historical drama films
Biographical action films
2020s Marathi-language films
Drama films based on actual events
Indian biographical drama films