Never played someone as unhinged & unpredictable: Aditya Rawal on his role in 'Subedaar'

Over the years, Aditya Rawal has carved a distinct niche for himself, portraying intense, morally complex characters, most recently leaving a mark as Sajid in Prime Video’s ‘Daldal’. But in ‘Subedaar’, he steps into a darker territory as the formidable Prince, a volatile antagonist who squares off against Anil Kapoor’s Subedaar Arjun Maurya in the much-awaited action-drama film. The trailer offers striking glimpses of simmering tension and sudden bursts of aggression by the mobster, hinting at a character driven by power, insecurity and the constant need for validation.

Speaking about stepping into Prince’s fractured psyche, Aditya shared, “Honestly, in the past, I’ve played quite a few characters with grey shades. I’ve played gangsters. I’ve played a terrorist and I’ve played young men who’ve strayed from their path. But I’ve never played somebody as unhinged and depraved as Prince.”

But what drew him in wasn’t just the darkness. It was the fragility beneath it. Aditya added, “What really struck me was his vulnerability. Basically, this person does what he does for attention and to prove that he is capable of being the king. That inferiority complex drives everything. If he asserts power, it’s because he’s trying to prove he’s no less than Mona Singh’s character, Babli didi. The more insecure he feels, the more he explodes. That level of insecurity was what made him most interesting to me.”

‘Subedaar’ is directed by Suresh Triveni, known for his acclaimed storytelling in ‘Tumhari Sulu’, ‘Jalsa’ and ‘Daldal’ and is produced by Vikram Malhotra, Anil Kapoor and Suresh Triveni. Starring Anil Kapoor and Radhikka Madan in the lead roles, alongside Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, Mona Singh and Khushboo Sundar in pivotal roles, it will premiere exclusively on ‘Prime Video’ on March 5.