MovieTimeहिन्दी
Action · Drama
Subedaar (2026)
सूबेदार
5 Mar 2026142 minHindi
Arjun Maurya, a retired soldier, finds civilian life harder than the battlefield. Back in Madhya Pradesh he tries to mend a strained bond with his daughter while standing up to the local corruption that surrounds them. A Prime Video original with Anil Kapoor in the lead.
Editorial preview: written from official information, the trailer and public sources — not a full viewing of the film.
Synopsis
Arjun Maurya, a retired soldier, finds civilian life harder than the battlefield. Back in Madhya Pradesh he tries to mend a strained bond with his daughter while standing up to the local corruption that surrounds them. A Prime Video original with Anil Kapoor in the lead.
Subedaar 2026: a soldier at home
Subedaar 2026 is a Hindi action drama made for Amazon Prime Video, with Anil Kapoor as Arjun Maurya, a retired soldier. The setting is Madhya Pradesh, and the film frames the character's struggle as two fights at once: one against local corruption, the other against the distance that has grown between him and his daughter, Shyama, played by Radhika Madan.
That pairing is the useful thing to know before pressing play. Announcements positioned it as a character-driven piece set in the Indian heartland, which suggests the action is meant to serve the family story rather than replace it. It is a different register from the loud, large-scale star vehicles that dominate theatrical calendars.
Who made it and who is in it
Suresh Triveni directs; he is known for Tumhari Sulu and Jalsa, and for the series Daldal. He wrote the screenplay with Prajwal Chandrashekar. The producers are Vikram Malhotra, Anil Kapoor and Triveni, under Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network.
Beyond the two leads, Wikipedia lists Saurabh Shukla as Prabhakar, Khushbu Sundar as Sudha Devi, Mona Singh as Babli Didi and Aditya Rawal as Shashikant, known as Prince, with Nana Patekar in a special appearance. We have not seen the film, so we cannot say how these roles play out; the credits simply show a deep bench of character actors around a lead who has spent decades on screen.
Release date and where to watch
Prime Video announced a premiere on 5 March 2026, and Wikipedia lists the film at 142 minutes. It streams in Hindi, with Tamil and Telugu versions announced as well, in India and in over 240 territories. There is no theatrical release listed.
The announced date has long passed, and we did not find a source reporting any change, so the practical answer to where to watch is the Prime Video app, subject to your regional catalogue. Viewers who liked grounded, small-town Hindi stories and want to see Anil Kapoor in a heartland setting rather than a glossy one are the obvious audience; those who want non-stop spectacle may find the premise quieter than the word action suggests.
Things to keep in mind
A few practical notes. This is a streaming-first release, so there is no theatrical window to wait for, and the Tamil and Telugu versions mean you can pick the language you are most comfortable with. Because we have not watched it, we are not rating the performances or the action; what we can say is that the credits suggest an actor-driven film with a director who has a record of grounded, human-scale stories.
If you want to prepare, it may help to look at Suresh Triveni's earlier work to gauge his tone, and to treat the film as a father-daughter story first and a corruption drama second.
Who will enjoy Subedaar?
- Viewers who like character-led Hindi dramas
- Anil Kapoor fans curious about a heartland role
- Anyone who prefers streaming originals to theatre releases
Trailer
Subedaar - Official Trailer | Anil Kapoor, Radhikka Madan, Aditya Rawal, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla – Trailer · Channel: Prime Video India
Cast
Anil KapoorArjun MauryaBorn 1956 · Mumbai, Maharashtra
Saurabh ShuklaPrabhakarBorn 1963 · Gorakhpur, India
Mona SinghBabli DidiBorn 1981 · Chandigarh, Punjab
Aditya RawalShashikant 'Prince'Photo: TMDB
FAQ
Who directed Subedaar and who stars in it?
Suresh Triveni directed it. Anil Kapoor plays Arjun Maurya and Radhika Madan plays his daughter Shyama, per Wikipedia and Prime Video's announcement.
What is the Subedaar release date and platform?
It was announced for 5 March 2026 as a Prime Video original, in Hindi with Tamil and Telugu versions. No theatrical release is listed.
When was Subedaar released?
Subedaar was released on 5 Mar 2026.
Who directed Subedaar?
Subedaar was directed by Suresh Triveni.
How long is Subedaar?
Subedaar runs for 142 minutes.
