Aditya N
Aditya N
In 2024, Bollywood star Ajay Devgn released the sports drama Maidaan during Eid. The movie depicts the story of Indian football coach Syed Abdul Rahim, who made significant contributions to the sport in India. Directed by Amit Sharma and produced by Boney Kapoor, the film garnered high praise from critics. Despite this, Maidaan became one of the most significant failures in Hindi cinema.
Trade analysts have suggested that following the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a decline in interest among moviegoers in sports-themed films, which is believed to be the primary reason for the underperformance of Maidaan. Initially intended to be a nationwide release, this Ajay Devgn-led film was eventually released in Hindi. The original version debuted on Prime Video on May 22, but until yesterday, there was no sign of the dubbed editions. Maidaan is now accessible for streaming in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam languages on Prime Video, in addition to the Hindi version. This development is a significant update for those eager to watch the movie in South Indian languages. Maidaan also features Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Rudranil Ghosh alongside Ajay Devgn in pivotal roles. In partnership with ZEE Studios, Boney Kapoor served as the producer for this biographical drama. The film’s music was composed by the Oscar-winning AR Rahman.
Maidaan depicts the story of India’s renowned football coach, who dedicatedly served from 1952 to 1962. The film highlights his unwavering commitment and deep passion for the sport. Coach Syed Abdul Rahim, played by Ajay Devgn, triumphs over various obstacles to create a championship-winning team. Despite facing adversity, he leads the team to victory in the 1956 Olympic and Asian Games. His narrative is one of resilience and triumph over seemingly impossible hurdles.
