'' Subhedar'' is a 2023 Indian

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film written and directed by

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, a fifth installment of '' Shivraj Ashtak'' tracing the life of

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Tanaji Malusare starring Chinmay Mandlekar,

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, Ajay Purkar in the leading roles. The film is produced by Mulakshar Productions, Raajwarasa Productions, Prithviraj Productions, Rajau Productions, Parampara Productions, and it is distributed by AA Films and Everest Entertainment. ''Subhedar'' was announced in 2022 by

with a

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supposed to be released in June 2023. A new release date was announced on 21 June 2023 through a

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. The first look poster of Ajay Purkar as Tanaji Malusare, revealed by

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. The film grossed over worldwide, becoming the second highest grossing Marathi film of 2023.

Plot

Tanaji Malusare leaves Raiba's marriage and first goes to battle to conquer

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fort and fights like a lion, after conquering the fort the fort is named Sinhagad.

Cast

* Chinmay Mandlekar as

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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 *

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 *

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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 *

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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

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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

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and in various cities of the country, also it has been released in six other countries.

Home media

The film was digitally released on 22 September 2023 on

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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 ''

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'' also gave same rating, concluded that the magnificence of cinema is understood through the costumes, acting, location." A reviewer from ''

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'' rated three stars out of five and wrote "the film does stand out for its execution." Shubham Kulkarni of ''

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'' called "''Subhedar'' does get dull." Akhilesh Neralekar of ''

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'' 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 ₹18 crore at the box office worldwide.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, id=25396050 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 Marathi-language biographical films Marathi-language historical films