Radhikka Madan on her intense father-daughter dynamic with Anil Kapoor in Subedaar: 'It has a lot of soul'

Subedaar, the Hindi-language action-drama film, is set for release on Prime Video on March 5, 2026. The trailer has been unveiled, and Anil Kapoor flaunted his raw action avatar, which has been getting praises. Apart from him, Radhikka Madan, who plays his daughter, Shyama, also received praise for her bold expressions. Ahead of the release, Radhikka opened up about her character in Subedaar.

Radhikka Madan on her role in Subedaar

During the trailer launch, Radhikka Madan opened up about her character in Subedaar and also shared her working experience with Anil Kapoor. She said, “I got the power after seeing her. She’s so fierce and almost looks unbreakable. And at the same time, I know that she’s got a very special bond with her father. This one’s for the daughters and the fathers.”

She shared that people might assume the film was purely commercial and driven by action, but emphasised that it possessed emotional depth. "But it has a lot of soul. The father-daughter bond is so special. I think it grounds our film. It is really emotional," she said.

Sharing her working experience with Anil, Radhikka said, “Anil sir and I were either angry or crying; these were very intense characters for both of us.” She said it was a privilege to share screen space with him and described him as kind, generous, and the most energetic person on set, adding that she learned a great deal from him.

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Anil Kapoor calls Radhikka Madan 'special'

On the other hand, Anil Kapoor said that working with Radhikka and the kind of talent she has is absolutely incredible. "I've been very fortunate that I have worked with really phenomenal leading actresses in my entire career, but she (Radhikka) is really special, and you will see this in the film, I promise you," he said.

What's the story of Subedaar?

Subedaar is an action-drama film. Directed by Suresh Triveni and starring Anil Kapoor, the movie mixes high-octane action with emotional storytelling, focusing on the role of a retired soldier in combating endemic corruption in the Indian heartland.

The story follows Subedaar Arjun Maurya (Anil Kapoor), a retired soldier struggling to adapt to civilian life in a rapidly changing world. Set in the heartland of India, the film explores his battle against societal decay and a local, ruthless sand mining mafia.

Subedaar FAQs:

Q: When is Subedaar releasing?

A: Subedaar is scheduled to premiere worldwide on March 5, 2026, on Prime Video.

Q: Who are the actors in Subedaar movie?

A: Subedaar stars Anil Kapoor in the lead role of Subedaar Arjun Maurya, alongside Radhikka Madan, who plays his daughter, Shyama. The cast also includes Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, Mona Singh, and Prajwal Chandrashekar.

Q: What does Subedaar mean?

A: Subedaar means soldier. The film follows Subedaar Arjun Maurya (Anil Kapoor), a retired soldier struggling to adapt to civilian life.