Anil Kapoor’s Prime Video Original film **Subedaar** has become the most-watched Indian Original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, according to Prime Video India announcements and reports (e.g., Zee News, Indian Broadcasting World, March 12, 2026). Directed by Suresh Triveni, the emotional action-drama premiered worldwide on March 5, 2026 exclusively in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu in 240+ countries/territories.
At launch it achieved record viewership in India, reaching 91% of pin codes and trending in the top 10. Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of Originals, Prime Video India, said: “The success of Subedaar reflects the growing scale and global recognition of Indian storytelling… Anil Kapoor has delivered a masterclass in acting, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and stellar performances from the cast have earned it love and appreciation from consumers across the globe.”
**Story**: Retired Subedar Arjun Maurya (Anil Kapoor) grapples with grief after his wife’s death, a strained father-daughter relationship with Shyama (Radhika Madan) and the challenges of life in general. Thrown into the difficult world of corruption and sand mafia (led by Prince/Aditya Rawal and Babli Didi/Mona Singh), he faces enemies beyond the battlefield in a story of duty, honor and family.
**Cast**: Anil Kapoor (Lead), Radhika Madan, Saurabh Shukla, Mona Singh, Aditya Rawal, Faizal Malik, Khushboo Sundar.
**Crew**: Written by Suresh Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekhar (Dialogues are by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, Chandrashekhar); Produced by Vikram Malhotra, Anil Kapoor and Suresh Triveni under Opening Image Films and Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network.
Earlier there was a plan to release it in theaters, but later it was shifted to OTT. Reviews praised Kapoor’s strong performance, a formulaic mass story, and a global buzz fueled by the Times Square promotion. The success of the film reflects Prime Video’s efforts to produce large-scale Indian originals. Stream now on Prime Video.
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