Subhedar
Movie Details:
| Based on | Tanaji Malusare |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Historical |
| Release date | 25 August 2023 |
| Running time | 2hr 34min |
| Certificate | U/A |
| Starring | Chinmay Mandlekar Mrinal Kulkarni Ajay Purkar Sameer Dharmadhikari Mrunmayee Deshpande |
| Directed by | Digpal Lanjekar |
| Written by | Digpal Lanjekar |
| Produced by | Pradyot Pendharkar Anil Warkhade Digpal Lanjekar Chinmay Mandlekar Shramik Gojamgude Vinod Jawalkar Shruti Daund Nishid Jawalkar Aniket Jawalkar |
| Cinematography by | Priyanka Mayekar |
| Edited by | Sagar Shinde Vinay Shinde |
| Music by | Devdatta Manisha Baji |
| Production Company | Mulakshar Productions Raajwarasa Productions Prithviraj Productions Rajau Productions Parampara Productions |
| Distributor | AA Films Everest Entertainment |
Cast & Characters:
- 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)
Storyline:
The story focuses on Subedar Tanaji Malusare, who leaves his marital celebrations to conquer Kondhana Fort. His bravery and strategic prowess in battle lead to the fort being renamed Sinhagad after its conquest. The film showcases themes of valor, loyalty, and sacrifice, highlighting Tanaji’s dedication to Shivaji Maharaj and the Maratha Empire.
About Movie:
Subhedar is a Marathi historical drama film written and directed by Digpal Lanjekar. It is the fifth installment in the Shivraj Ashtak series, tracing the life of Subedar Tanaji Malusare, a prominent figure in Maratha history. The film stars Chinmay Mandlekar as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Mrinal Kulkarni as Jijau, and Ajay Purkar as Tanaji Malusare.
Upon its release, Subhedar received positive reviews from both critics and audiences. It was praised for its direction, performances (particularly those of Kelkar and Bhave), writing, cinematography, visual effects, and emotional depth. The film grossed over ₹18 crore worldwide, making it the second highest-grossing Marathi film of 2023.
Subhedar stands out for its portrayal of an important historical figure in Maratha history and contributes to the growing trend of historical films in Marathi cinema that celebrate regional heroes and their contributions to Indian history. Its success reflects the audience’s appreciation for stories that highlight valor and sacrifice in the face of adversity.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | ₹10 crore (US$1.2 million) |
| Worldwide Collection | ₹18 crore (US$2.2 million) |