Maidaan(2024)
Hindi130 mins
Maidaan (2024) is a 130-minute Hindi film directed by Amit Sharma. Starring Ajay Devgan, Priyamani and Gajraj Rao. With an audience rating of 8.1/10 and a good performer, 48 crores verdict at the box office, Maidaan stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2024.
Director:Amit Sharma
Mood:
inspiringemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 17 May 2024
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 17 May 2024
- Theatrical Release
- 10 April 2024
- Director
- Amit Sharma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.1/10
Storyline
A sports drama celebrating Indian football's golden era. The protagonist coaches a team to glory against international opponents. The narrative honors perseverance, dedication, and team spirit.
“The man who built India's football dream.”
Film Details
8.1Rating
130Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date10 April 2024
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Vibe & Tags
Mood
inspiringemotionaluplifting
Themes
survivalidentityjusticefriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's release was delayed by nearly four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and extensive post-production work on the VFX-heavy football matches.
- Actor Ajay Devgn, who plays Syed Abdul Rahim, underwent a significant physical transformation, losing weight to portray the coach's leaner, later-years look.
- Real-life footballers were cast to play the historical players, with many coming from India's current I-League and ISL teams to ensure authentic gameplay.
- The production recreated the 1960 Rome Olympics stadium and 1962 Asian Games venues in Mumbai, building one of the largest outdoor sets in recent Indian cinema.
- The title 'Maidaan' translates to 'field' or 'ground,' symbolizing both the football pitch and the broader arena of struggle and triumph depicted in the film.
- Extensive research involved consulting historians and accessing archival footage from the 1950s and 60s to accurately design the period costumes and props.
- The film's climax centers on India's historic gold medal win at the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta, a major but often overlooked milestone in Indian sports history.