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{{distinguish|Subedar}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2026}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Subedaar
| image = Subedaar.jpg
| caption = Official release poster
| director = Suresh Triveni
| producer = {{ubl|Vikram Malhotra|[[Anil Kapoor]]|Suresh Triveni}}
| writer = {{ubl|Suresh Triveni|Prajwal Chandrashekar}}
| starring = {{ubl|Anil Kapoor| [[Radhika Madan]]||[[Khushbu Sundar]]|[[Saurabh Shukla]]|[[Aditya Rawal]]|[[Mona Singh]]|[[Faisal Malik]]}}
| music =
| cinematography = Ayan Saxena
| editing = Shivkumar V. Panicker
| studio = {{ubl|Abundantia Entertainment|Opening Image Films|Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network}}
| distributor = [[Amazon Prime Video]]
| released = {{Film date|2026|03|05|df=y}}
| runtime = 142 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 March 2026 |title=''Subedaar'' (15) |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/subedaar-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmtezmtu0 |access-date=3 March 2026 |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |language=en}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
}}

'''''Subedaar''''' is a 2026 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Action film|action]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] film directed by Suresh Triveni.<ref name="et_teaser">{{cite web |title=Subedaar OTT release date: When and where to watch Anil Kapoor's action comeback online |url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/new-updates/subedaar-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-anil-kapoors-action-comeback-online/articleshow/128196708.cms |website=The Economic Times |access-date=19 February 2026 |date=11 February 2026}}</ref> The film stars [[Anil Kapoor]] in the titular role, alongside [[Radhika Madan]], [[Khushbu Sundar]], [[Saurabh Shukla]], [[Aditya Rawal]], [[Mona Singh]], and [[Faisal Malik]].<ref name="hungama_cast">{{cite web |title=Subedaar Movie Star Cast |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/subedaar/cast/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=19 February 2026 |date=17 February 2026}}</ref> Produced by Abundantia Entertainment, Opening Image Films, and Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network, the film premiered on [[Amazon Prime Video]] on 5 March 2026.<ref name="cinemaexpress">{{cite web |title=Anil Kapoor's Subedaar gets OTT premiere date; makers unveil a riveting teaser |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/ott/news/2026/Feb/11/anil-kapoors-subedaar-gets-ott-premiere-date-makers-unveil-a-riveting-teaser |website=Cinema Express |access-date=19 February 2026 |date=11 February 2026}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Subedaar Arjun Maurya, a retired soldier, is struggling to adapt to civilian life in a rapidly changing world.<ref name="mint_teaser">{{cite web |title=Anil Kapoor stars as a retired soldier in action-packed 'Subedaar' teaser |url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/anil-kapoor-stars-as-a-retired-soldier-in-action-packed-subedaar-teaser-watch-11770803962572.html |website=Livemint |access-date=19 February 2026 |date=11 February 2026}}</ref> Set against the backdrop of Madhya Pradesh, the narrative explores Arjun's battle against local corruption and societal dysfunction while attempting to mend a fractured relationship with his daughter, Shyama.<ref name="deccan_herald">{{cite web |title='Subedaar': Anil Kapoor returns to action with Prime Video's upcoming 'Fauji' drama |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/subedaar-anil-kapoor-returns-to-action-with-prime-videos-upcoming-fauji-drama-3254704 |website=Deccan Herald |access-date=19 February 2026 |date=29 October 2024}}</ref> As he confronts enemies within his community, Arjun must rely on the discipline and combat skills of his military past to protect his family.<ref name="outlook">{{cite web |title=Anil Kapoor Unveils Explosive Poster Of Prime Video's Subedaar |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/anil-kapoor-unveils-explosive-poster-of-prime-videos-subedaar |website=Outlook India |access-date=19 February 2026 |date=6 February 2026}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[Anil Kapoor]] as [[Subedar|Subedaar]] Arjun Maurya <ref name="bh_teaser">{{cite web |title=Subedaar teaser out: Anil Kapoor starrer to start streaming from March 5 on Prime Video |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/subedaar-teaser-anil-kapoor-starrer-start-streaming-march-5-prime-video/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=19 February 2026 |date=11 February 2026}}</ref>
* [[Radhika Madan]] as Shyama Maurya, Arjun's daughter<ref name="amazon_in">{{cite web |title=Anil Kapoor's Subedaar coming to Prime Video on 5 March |url=https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/subedaar-anil-kapoor-prime-video |website=About Amazon India |access-date=19 February 2026 |date=11 February 2026}}</ref>
* [[Khushbu Sundar]] as Sudha Devi, Arjun's wife
* [[Saurabh Shukla]] as Prabhakar, Arjun's best friend
* [[Aditya Rawal]] as Shashikant alias "Prince"<ref name="news24">{{cite web |title=Subedaar release date OUT: Here's when and where you can watch Anil Kapoor's gripping action film |url=https://news24online.com/entertainment/subedaar-release-date-out-heres-when-and-where-you-can-watch-anil-kapoors-gripping-action-film/743404/ |website=News24 |access-date=19 February 2026 |date=11 February 2026}}</ref>
* [[Mona Singh]] as Babli Didi<ref name="mubi_cast">{{cite web |title=Subedaar (2026) - Cast & Crew |url=https://mubi.com/en/films/subedaar/cast |website=MUBI |access-date=19 February 2026}}</ref>
* [[Faisal Malik]] as Softy Bhaiyya<ref name="ht_interview">{{cite web |title=Anil Kapoor says wife Sunita Kapoor's contribution is 'tremendous' in his career |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/anil-kapoor-says-wife-sunita-kapoors-contribution-is-tremendous-in-his-career-she-sacrificed-a-lot-to-let-me-work-101771346502541.html |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=19 February 2026 |date=18 February 2026}}</ref>
* Mohit Tiwari as Rajan, Shyama's boyfriend<ref name="timesnow">{{cite web |title=Subedaar Release Date, Reviews, Cast, and Where to Watch |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/zoom/movies/subedaar-movie-153595582 |website=Times Now |access-date=19 February 2026 |date=17 February 2026}}</ref>
* [[Nana Patekar]] as [[Lance Naik]] Nana Waghmare (Special appearance)<ref name="timesnow">{{cite web |title=Subedaar Release Date, Reviews, Cast, and Where to Watch |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/zoom/movies/subedaar-movie-153595582 |website=Times Now |access-date=19 February 2026 |date=17 February 2026}}</ref>

== Production ==
=== Development ===
The film marks another collaboration between director Suresh Triveni and [[Amazon Prime Video]], following his work on ''[[Jalsa (2022 film)|Jalsa]]'' and the series ''Daldal''.<ref name="cinemaexpress" /> The screenplay was co-written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar.<ref name="et_teaser" /> Anil Kapoor described the role as a return to his action roots, noting that he took inspiration from his real-life relationships to portray the father-daughter dynamic.<ref name="ht_interview" />

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] began in October 2024 and was completed by December 2024.<ref name="cinemaexpress" />

== Music ==
The film's promotional campaign featured the "Lalla Anthem," a track featuring [[Anil Kapoor]] and former cricketer [[Harbhajan Singh]].<ref name="bh_song">{{cite web |title=Prime Video unveils 'Lalla… Taiyaar Rehna' song video from Anil Kapoor's Subedaar |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/prime-video-unveils-lalla-taiyaar-rehna-song-video-anil-kapoors-subedaar/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=19 February 2026 |date=19 February 2026}}</ref> A second promo for the anthem featured cricketer [[Shikhar Dhawan]] alongside Kapoor.<ref name="statesman_promo">{{cite web |title=Gabbar meets Subedar: Shikhar Dhawan, Anil Kapoor drop fierce new promo |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/gabbar-meets-subedar-shikhar-dhawan-anil-kapoor-drop-fierce-new-promo-1503559325.html |website=The Statesman |access-date=19 February 2026 |date=19 February 2026}}</ref>
==Reception==
Rahul Desai of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter India]]'' writes that "Suresh Triveni’s 142-minute action drama is not a smooth watch, but it thrives on the subtext of a familiar template and Anil Kapoor Sparkles as a Desi John Wick.<ref>{{cite web|first=Rahul|last=Desai|title='Subedaar' Movie Review: Anil Kapoor Elevates an Imperfect but Ambitious Hero Story|url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/streaming/subedaar-movie-review-anil-kapoor-elevates-an-imperfect-but-ambitious-hero-story|date=5 March 2026|website=The Hollywood Reporter India}}</ref>
[[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[Indian Express]]'' gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and said that " Subedaar reminds me of the kind of old-fashioned crime thriller fronted by a hero clashing with the corrupt system, and individuals, that used to give mainstream Bollywood its heft."<ref>{{cite web|first=Shubhra|last=Gupta|title=Subedaar movie review: Anil Kapoor leads gritty throwback to Bollywood's heroic thrillers|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/subedaar-movie-review-anil-kapoor-leads-a-gritty-throwback-to-bollywoods-heroic-thrillers-10565843/|date=5 March 2026|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>

Anuj Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' writes that "After a gripping, vividly tense buildup, director Suresh Triveni resorts to familiar tropes of larger-than-life heroism, undermining the film’s grounded promise"<ref>{{cite web|first=Anuj|last=Kumar|title='Subedaar' movie review: Anil Kapoor's angsty intensity lifts this action drama above its formulaic flaws|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/subedaar-movie-review-anil-kapoors-angsty-intensity-lifts-this-action-drama-above-its-formulaic-flaws/article70707463.ecedate|date=5 March 2026|website=The Hindu}}</ref>
Aishwarya Vasudevan of ''[[OTT Play]]'' rated 2.5/5 stars and said that "Anil Kapoor’s soulful performance can't save Subedaar, a gritty yet formulaic drama about a veteran fighting a sand mafia. It relies on dated tropes and a predictable screenplay."<ref>{{cite web|first=Aishwarya|last=Vasudevan|title=Subedaar review: A powerhouse Anil Kapoor is trapped in a dated, trope-heavy script that fails to match his ageless charisma|url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/subedaar-review-anil-kapoor-suresh-triveni-radhikka-madan-aditya-rawal-mona-singh/01efab8a3b390|date=5 March 2026|website=OTT Play}}</ref>

Sana Farzeen of ''[[India Today]]'' gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and writes that "Suresh Triveni-directed Subedaar doesn’t feel like a bad film as much as an overcrowded one — packed with ideas, but without the space to let any of them truly land."<ref>{{cite web|first=Sana|last=farzeen|title=Subedaar review: Anil Kapoor delivers the punches, but story struggles to land one|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/ott/story/subedaar-review-anil-kapoor-delivers-the-punches-but-story-struggles-to-land-one-2877522-2026-03-05|date=5 March 2026|website=India Today}}</ref>
Rishabh Suri of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and stated that "Anil Kapoor shines in action as well as acting in this massy entertainer, which promises a lot, but does not deliver it all."<ref>{{cite web|first=Rishabh|last=Suri|title=Subedaar review: Massy premise doesn't fully detonate in this actioner, but a terrific Anil Kapoor saves the show|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/subedaar-review-massy-premise-doesnt-fully-detonate-in-this-actioner-with-a-terrific-anil-kapoor-amazon-prime-video-101772691386569.html|date=5 March 2026|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

[[Deepa Gahlot]] of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' rated it 2.5/5 stars and observed that "What Subedaar lacks is that element of surprise that makes a film worth the viewer’s time and willingness to engage."<ref>{{cite web|first=Deepa|last=Gahlot|title=Subedaar Review: Predictable|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/subedaar-review-anil-kapoor-aditya-rawal-radhikka-madan/20260305.htm|date=5 March 2026|website=Rediff.com}}</ref>
Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' commented that "142-minute Subedaar plots itself into a corner. The overwritten script, which proceeds on two tracks and then several, can’t quite bring all its strands together."<ref>{{cite web|first=Nandini|last=Ramnath|title='Subedaar' review: One random provocation after another|url=https://scroll.in/reel/1091091/subedaar-review-one-random-provocation-after-another|date=5 March 2026|website=Scroll.in}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
* {{Official website|https://www.primevideo.com/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.8f5793f0-9728-4d2e-9f9f-1a6b828c1a40}}
* {{IMDb title|tt31852278}}

[[Category:2026 films]]
[[Category:Films about veterans]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:Amazon Prime Video original films]]
[[Category:2026 Indian films]]
[[Category:2026 Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:2026 direct-to-video films]]
[[Category:Indian direct-to-video films]]

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