Shah Rukh Khan praises Anil Kapoor’s performance in Subedaar, calls it a ' restrained yet effective performance'

Taking to X on Saturday evening, Shah Rukh Khan shared a message appreciating Anil Kapoor’s commitment and the effort put in by the team.

• Shah Rukh Khan praised Anil Kapoor's performance in Subedaar
• "Subedaar" follows a retired soldier dealing with corruption and family issues.
• The series premiered on Prime Video and received mixed reviews

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Actor Anil Kapoor has returned to screens with his action-packed performance in the action-drama Subedaar, which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The series has been drawing attention since its release, and now actor Shah Rukh Khan has shared his thoughts on the project, praising Kapoor and the entire cast for their performances.

Taking to X on Saturday evening, Shah Rukh Khan shared a message appreciating Anil Kapoor’s commitment and the effort put in by the team. The actor also revealed that he enjoyed watching the series and highlighted the performances delivered by the cast.

He wrote, "Thoroughly enjoyed #Subedaar. Can always count on @AnilKapoor to give it his all - a restrained yet effective performance. His dedication to the craft is inspiring and the action was so good!!! #AdityaRawal, #SaurabhShukla, #MonaSingh, #FaisalMalik, #RadhikaMadan - each character was crafted uniquely and all of u put on such a great performance. Well done #SureshTriveni and the entire team… lots of love."

Thoroughly enjoyed #Subedaar. Can always count on @AnilKapoor to give it his all - a restrained yet effective performance. His dedication to the craft is inspiring and the action was so good!!! #AdityaRawal, #SaurabhShukla, #MonaSingh, #FaisalMalik, #RadhikaMadan - each…

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) March 7, 2026

Anil Kapoor soon responded to Shah Rukh’s message and expressed gratitude for the appreciation. The veteran actor thanked him for his generous words and acknowledged how special the compliment felt coming from a fellow actor.

He wrote, “Shah Rukh, so happy you saw Subedaar. Your words mean a lot to all of us, especially coming from someone who has given audiences so much love and magic through cinema over the years. Makes this more special for all of us.”

Subedaar revolves around the life of Subedaar Arjun Maurya, a retired soldier who returns home after years of service and attempts to adjust to life outside the army. Set in the heartland of Madhya Pradesh, the story explores the challenges he faces while trying to lead a normal civilian life.

However, things soon become complicated as he finds himself confronting corruption and injustice in his surroundings. At the same time, Arjun also struggles to navigate a strained relationship with his daughter Shyama, played by Radhika Madan. As tensions escalate, the former soldier is forced to draw upon his military training to protect his loved ones and stand up against the threats around him.

The series has received mixed responses from critics and viewers since it premiered on Prime Video earlier this week. A portion of Moneycontrol’s review noted, "The film stumbles slightly towards the end. The sudden appearance of Arjun Maurya’s ex-army colleagues looks a bit stretched, and so does the sequence where he walks through the ravines after the death of his best friend. The escalation feels somewhat prolonged. However, these are minor hiccups that do not come in the way of enjoying the film. The raw locations and grounded approach maintain a sense of realism even in heightened moments."

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Apart from Anil Kapoor, the series also features several notable actors in important roles, including Khushbu Sundar, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Mona Singh and Faisal Malik.

Directed by Suresh Triveni, Subedaar premiered on Amazon Prime Video on March 5 and continues to draw attention for its intense storyline and Anil Kapoor’s commanding screen presence.