Subhedar was announced in 2022 by Digpal Lanjekar with a film poster supposed to be released in June 2023.[3][4] A new release date was announced on 21 June 2023 through a teaser.[5] The first look poster of Ajay Purkar as Tanaji Malusare, revealed by Digpal Lanjekar on 30 June 2023.[6] 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.[7][8]
It was released theatrically on 25 August 2023.[9] It opened to positive reviews from critics as well the audience. The film grossed over ₹18 crore worldwide, becoming the second highest grossing Marathi film of 2023.[2]
Plot
SubedarTanaji 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.
Subhedar was filmed in four weeks and the film wrapped in March 2023.[12]
Release
Theatrical
The film was theatrically released on 25 August 2023.[13] 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.[14]
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".[16] Sayali Koulgekar of Zee 24 Taas also gave same rating, concluded that the magnificence of cinema is understood through the costumes, acting, location.[17] 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."[18] Shubham Kulkarni of Koimoi said, "Subhedar does get dull."[19] 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."[20]
Box office
The film collected ₹1.5 crore net on its opening day.[21] In the first weekend it grossed ₹5.1 crore.[22][23] The film collected over ₹8.74 crore in first week.[24] In ten days film crossed ₹10 crore mark.[25] The film was grossed over ₹18 crore at the box office worldwide.[2][26]
