Kamal Ghorui
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap expressed strong appreciation for the film ‘Subedaar’ starring Anil Kapoor. After watching the film on OTT, Anurag Kashyap shared a detailed review on social media. The director praised the film’s visual style and storytelling approach. According to him, the film would have been even more powerful if it had been released in theatres. Kashyap posted about the film on Instagram along with a still featuring Anil Kapoor. In his review, the director emphasised that the film was clearly designed for a theatrical viewing experience.
Anurag Kashyap says ‘Subedaar’ should have been a theatrical release
Anurag Kashyap openly expressed his wish to have watched the film in cinemas. He praised the film’s technical aspects and the immersive world created by the makers.ID@undefined Caption not available.
Kashyap wrote, “SUBEDAAR on @primevideoin should have been a theatrical. Would have loved to experience it in cinemas; it’s clearly shot on anamorphic for the big screen, designed for the big screen. @sureshtriveni_ creates an immersive world of Bundelkhand/Chambal, complete with its patriarchy and entitlement. Where women are as patriarchal as men and those who aren’t, they fight like a man in these male-dominated hinterlands of the beehad that once gave rise to Phoolan Devi. The world has not changed since, in fact, it has gotten worse. And in that world comes our SUBEDAAR. In the world that also gave birth to a Paan Singh Tomar, this ex-army man is set against the totally uncivilised civilian world. Wholly fictional, but it makes me want to believe. Filled with tension (watched on noise cancellation headphones) and grit and silences and a pace that’s designed. Had so much fun but would have enjoyed it more, had I seen it with a theatre full of people.”
Anurag Kashyap applauds the film’s performances
Along with praising the filmmaking style, the ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ director also appreciated the performances of the cast members.Kashyap wrote, “@anilskapoor of Meri Jung and Tezaab (Munna Zinda hai), carries the simmering fire in him through the film. @whofaisalmalik is super, what can @monajsingh not do and @aditya___rawal ‘s revoking of a small town, social media influenced Elvis yadav vibe villain makes me want to hate him. Last but not least I need to see more of @radhikkamadan, fiery and vulnerable, she shines. My ever dependable Kallu Mama’s action was not on my 2026 calendar. Maza aaya sir @saurabhshuklafilms.”In the final part of his review, Anurag Kashyap highlighted the film’s action design and visual storytelling. He also appreciated the film’s minimalistic approach.Kashyap concluded his post by writing, “Beautifully photographed landscape, fantastic highway chase, realistic action. At the time when everyone is following the (over the top) action trope, the minimalism here really gets you in. Congratulations to all involved. Give it a shot. P.S. The actor who plays Ranveer is fantastic. Yeh hai meri waali commercial film (This is my type of commercial film).”
Story and cast of ‘Subedaar’
‘Subedaar’ features Anil Kapoor in the lead role as Arjun, an ex-army man navigating a complex and harsh social environment. The movie is directed by Suresh Triveni. It also stars Radhikka Madan as Arjun’s daughter. The supporting cast includes Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Khushbu Sundar, Faisal Malik, and Mona Singh in important roles.
