Subhedar (2023)

Drama, History /
8.6/10

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Tanhaji Malusare, a revered warrior and commander under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, held the title of Subhedar. Despite being known for his legendary battle at Sinhagad, this film highlights his contributions to Swarajya. From overseeing the construction of Sindhudurg sea-fort amid treacherous conditions to building roads in Tal Kokan during the Sangameshwar conflict, the movie showcases his invaluable service. By portraying these aspects, the film pays homage to Tanhaji’s sacrifice and his significant role in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Swarajya, culminating in the epic Battle of Sinhagad.—Visual Junkies

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Subhedar Movie Reviews

A Captivating Tribute to Maratha Valor – A Must-Watch Masterpiece!

“Subhedar” is a cinematic gem that masterfully weaves the tale of Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj and his unwavering friendship with his commander. With a captivating storyline that holds your attention from start to finish, this movie stands tall as a testament to Maratha history and heroism.

The musical score deserves a special mention, as it complements the narrative beautifully, evoking a range of emotions that enhance the overall impact of the film. The costumes and production design add authenticity, making the historical setting come alive.

“Subhedar” is not just a movie; it’s a celebration of courage, friendship, and the indomitable spirit of the Maratha warriors. It reminds us of the sacrifices made and the values upheld by our forefathers, leaving an indelible mark on our hearts and minds.

great film ?

Experience with goosebumps!

SUBHEDAR – the movie – as expected very well made! Go for it!!!

But go expecting lots of creative liberties, a little cinematic exaggeration, ample amount of CGI, just so that you can overlook these things and instead notice the positives… If you manage to do the above, you will feel the goosebumps. You will feel your grip tightening. You will feel your chest thumping. You will notice that you are suddenly sitting in an upright posture with the head held high… towards the end… And then, it may just happen, that a thought may cross your mind, or you may overhear few people talk amongst themselves after the end of the movie – “how great these people were, and look at our generation and what it is doing now …what they created, and what we are destroying now …what they won, and what we are losing now …what challenges they surmounted, and what we are digging ourselves into.” You may feel disgusted, angry, and possibly a bit of shame too. Heard someone say (these people were loud!), “I wonder what would have happened if there was media back then, creating confusion and miscommunication, fanning hatred – all to ensure that there are interesting & engaging news items…” Ok.. this was too much of a digression… But this really did happen!

Great production value. Though a few elements felt like sets, I was surprised to find myself being fine with them. Awesome action choreography. Effective background score & beautiful cinematography. You can notice that the makers have given it their all for this movie. And with this kind of devotion, minor flaws can and should be forgiven.. Looking forward to more in the upcoming series.

When it comes to the recent films made on some historical subjects, I feel that this movie has calibrated it well – how much to focus on sets, actors, their clothes and jewellery, songs and dances, etc. This one seems to have stayed away from the temptation of doing too much in that space, and has instead managed to not let these things overpower or hijack the story, the film and the overall experience it may have intended.

Loud & Soapy, But Still A More Accurate & Emotionally Absorbing Version Of Tanaji Malusare’s Bravery Tale

Subhedar (2023): Movie Review –

Dipal Lanjekar’s Subhedar, starring Ajay Purkar, Chinmay Mandlekar, Mrinal Kulkarni, and Abhijeet Shwetchandra, marks the 5th film in his 8-chapter series on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his brave maawlas. The tale of Tanaji Malusare is too great to fit into a feature film that hasn’t been made on a huge budget. I don’t know why, somehow, I get emotional while watching films made on Shivaji Maharaj or his maawlas. That’s the least I owe to the greatest king! But then, I think, his life and tales deserve extraordinary movies on colossal budgets-something Hollywood did with their biblicals, “The Ten Commandments” (1956) and “Ben-Hur” (1959). This needs to be a part of our culture, not just one-week wonder money-spinner movies. Lanjekar doesn’t seem to understand that, even though he’s fully committed to Chhatrapati’s life and the movies about it. Sadly, we have only one Rajamouli in India who can think larger-than-life with his stories and convince producers to provide humongous budgets. Soon after a sensational “Lokmanya” (2015), Om Raut debuted with a bang in Bollywood with “Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior” (2020) and delivered a cinematic spectacle on a moderate budget. He proved that filmmaking is not only about budget but also about vision, which one has to have in himself. If the director can’t have this vision within himself, how can he present something to the audience and expect them to enjoy it? Digpal Lanjekar is far behind in that sense, and I wish he makes a big jump soon so that I can finally get those UNFORGETTABLE movies on Maharaj.

Subhedar is Digpal’s idea of a daily soap, served as a feature film. The first hour and the next half hour of the film take you home from the theatre to watch all those soaps you see on Star Pravah, Colors Marathi, Zee Marathi and Sun Marathi. Then, the film came to its senses in the last 30-35 minutes, when it finally felt like Tanaji Malusare’s film. Om Raut misplaces history to exaggerate the mass appeal and heroic segments, but I’m glad that Digpal didn’t do it. I have read Tanaji’s chapter in the 4th standard, and Raut’s Tanhaji was far different. Right from Ajay Devgn’s look to Rayba’s wedding to Tanaji winning the fort in the climax, this was not the history I read. I don’t want to get into historical accuracy and details because they are entitled to vary and aren’t available with 100% authenticity. I have read a brief in my school books, and I’d like to see it that way. Digpal stuck to the same history book as mine, except for the “Ghorpad” myth. But what a terrible prelude portion he made! God, I wanted to go home, but then I thought, even Raut’s Tanhaji sealed its victory in the final hour. The 4th standard book taught me that Tanaji died fighting the war, and when the Marathas were feeling hopeless, Suryaji cut the ropes of the fort and encouraged them to fight and win the fort for their martyr leader. Thank you, Digpal, for showing history in the right light. Subhedar may be loud, overdramatic, too aggressive, and soapy, but it is more accurate and emotionally powerful than Raut’s Tanhaji.

As we all know, the story of Subhedar revolves around Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s (Chinmay Mandlekar) close friend and loyal warrior, Subhedar Tanaji Malusare (Ajay Purkar). The film does not cover the pact of Purandar, despite it being one of the most important events around Kondhana. After escaping from Agra, Raja Shivaji wants to regain those 11 lost forts, and Kondhana is the most vital and powerful fort among them. Aurangzeb sends one of his mightiest soldiers, Udaybhan (Digvijay Rohidas), to keep the fort. Now, who is going to win it against Udaybhan? Jijau (Mrinal Kulkarni) is desperate and most eager to get Kondhana back, so Shivaji decides to go on an expedition himself. Tanaji visits Raigad to deliver an invitation for his son Rayba’s wedding but insists on leading the Kondhana expedition after learning that Raje himself is going on the mission. “Aadhi lagin Kondhanycha, mag Raybach,” he quotes one of the most memorable lines in the history of Marathas and takes on Udaybhan to win the fort back to Swarajya.

Subhedar has a problematic screenplay, and it’s unbeatable in pre-interval time. It’s so soapy that it was eligible enough to win any pan masala award for the best serial in 2024. Thank God, things came back to normal in the last half hour, and I had a blast and also went through an emotional patch before getting off my seat. The dialogues, background score, expressions, execution-everything went wrong in the beginning, and it remained so for almost 2 hours. First of all, why do you have to make 2.5-hour movies nowadays? Cut those unnecessary songs, and you are at least 20 minutes safer than before. Cut short your extended introduction of the character and the storyline because every Maharashtrian knows them very well, and you are 20 more minutes shorter than before. 100-120 minutes of cooking, and you have a sure-shot digestible dish on the table. Why can’t they just understand this basic formula at once? Even in the climax, you have to add some illogical histrionic scenes just to elevate the character graph and provide mass appeal, but don’t they know that these gimmicks are two decades old? Had Digpal made these films in 2003 instead of 2023, then, I’m sure, I would have been the first one to call them “Marathi ki Gadar”. It’s a funny coincidence that I don’t have to mention Gadar 2, which was made around the same time as Subhedar. If that one is making a lot of money despite being an outdated film, then what’s wrong with Marathi movies? You tell me.

Talking about performance, Ajay Purkar as Tanaji Malusare is satisfactory. His look, that beard and moustache, his accent, that hardcore voice, and those extra-loud screams have put him in a safe zone. Chinmay Mandlekar and Mrinal Kulkarni have been doing the same roles since the last 4 movies of this series, so what is different about them this time, or what different words can I say? Yes, their makeup and technical glitches did annoy me here and there, but otherwise they are fine. Digvijay Rohidas has made a good villain who also wins your respect with one of his dialogues on the greatness of Chhatrapati Shivaji. The physics could have been bulkier, though. Suryaji, played by Abhijeet Shwetchandra, defines brotherhood and bravery at the same time. The supporting cast, including Smita Shewale, Sameer Dharmadhikari, Nupur Daithankar, Alka Kubal, Srikant Prabhakar, Uma Sardeshmukh, Shivani Rangole, Arnav Pendharkar, Sunil Jadhav, Sanket Oak, Mrunamayee Deshpande, Aastad Kale, and others, is decent at best.

Subhedar is a poor film in technical aspects. The extra loudness in the background damages the viewing experience; the sound design is also weak; and the camerawork doesn’t consist of any creativity. Every entry has to have a background score, seriously? What era are we living in? And why is that melodramatic tune playing in every emotional scene? God knows how, but Digpal played a smart trick with lofty emotional reactions in the final segment to leave us all in tears. Those legendary Tukaram’s lines, “Aamhi Jato aamchya,” have added extra emotions in the final scene. This is where Digpal excels as a good director, but sadly, it has to come after two hours of boredom. Can I forget that? No. But can I forgive that? Yes, I think I can. Subhedar is like an ODI match where the team is losing for 40 overs but turns the tables in the last 10 overs. Yes, it is pulpy and dragging in the first two hours, but what a dramatic turnaround we see in the last 30 minutes! The only problem I have with Lanjekar is that he continuously fails to understand the real potential of these tales. Believe me, we can make 10 Bahubalis from the history books on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj; all we need is one Rajamouli. Marathi cinema hasn’t reached that level yet, so it’s unfair to blame anyone. Let’s just enjoy what we have on the table right now. Subhedar will have no issues with daily soap lovers or mass audiences, so I don’t know what more is needed to recommend it. I would have gone with 5/10*, but the unbelievable bravery tale of Tanaji deserves something more.

RATING – 6/10*

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