After winning hearts with nuanced, character-driven stories like Tumhari Sulu and Jalsa, filmmaker Suresh Triveni is stepping into deeply emotional territory with Subedaar. The director recently revealed that the film carries profound personal significance for him, describing it as a tribute to the star who shaped his cinematic sensibilities — the film’s lead, Anil Kapoor.
Suresh Triveni on working with Anil Kapoor
Sharing a personal anecdote, Triveni said, “I’m a boy from Ranchi, and there was a whole Munna phase after Tezaab released. I clearly remember flaunting the Laadla orange shirt as a kid. For a small-town boy to imagine that he would one day direct his matinee idol is nothing short of a miracle.”
Subedaar is deeply personal for the filmmaker. Looking back, Triveni admits the journey that followed is one he wouldn’t trade for anything. What started as a spontaneous idea evolved into a deeply personal commitment — a film driven by emotion, conviction, and what he calls his own “stubbornness.”
“This medium is about conviction. Once I shared this idea with Vikram Malhotra, he backed it instantly and called Anil Kapoor. What amazed me even more was the trust Anil Kapoor showed in me without flinching for a moment,” he said.
About Subedaar
A gritty and emotionally charged action-drama, Subedaar follows Subedaar Arjun Maurya, a retired soldier whose quiet civilian life is disrupted by a reckless act. Forced to step back into a world of chaos, he must confront crime, corruption, and moral conflict to protect his family and reclaim his honour. Directed by Suresh Triveni, Subedaar is produced by Vikram Malhotra, Anil Kapoor, and Triveni.
The movie also stars Radhikka Madan alongside Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, Mona Singh, and Khushboo Sundar in pivotal roles.
The movie has been receiving praise for its powerful performances and immersive cinematic experience.
Subedaar premiered exclusively on Prime Video on March 5 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide. Beyond this, Triveni is also gearing up for Maa Behen, part of an upcoming slate on Netflix, starring Madhuri Dixit and Triptii Dimrii.
