MAIDAAN 2024 film Cast, Budget, Box Office, Story, Real Name, Wiki, Release Date

Maidaan: The Untold Story of Indian Football’s Golden Era

Maidaan, releasing on Eid 2024, is an upcoming biographical sports drama film starring Ajay Devgn, chronicling the journey of Syed Abdul Rahim, the legendary coach who led the Indian football team to its golden years in the 1950s and 60s.

Here’s a glimpse into the film:

Cast:

• Ajay Devgn as Syed Abdul Rahim
• Priyamani as Kamla, Rahim’s wife
• Gajraj Rao as the President of the All India Football Federation
• Rudranil Ghosh as Pankaj Gupta, a sports journalist
• Aahana Kumra (rumored)
• Sunny Kaushal (rumored)

Budget:

The exact budget of Maidaan is not officially disclosed, but it is estimated to be around ₹100 crore (US$12 million), making it one of the most expensive Hindi sports films ever made.

Box Office:

With Ajay Devgn’s star power and the intriguing subject matter, Maidaan is expected to perform well at the box office. However, predicting its exact box office collection is difficult at this stage.

Story:

Maidaan narrates the inspiring story of Syed Abdul Rahim, who despite facing numerous challenges, including financial constraints and political interference, transformed Indian football into a force to be reckoned with. The film is expected to showcase Rahim’s passion for the game, his dedication to his players, and his unwavering belief in India’s potential on the football field.

Real Name and Wiki:

• Syed Abdul Rahim (1902-1963) was a real-life football coach who served as the manager of the Indian national team from 1950 to 1963.
• You can find more information about him on his Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syed_Abdul_Rahim

Release Date:

Maidaan is slated to release on Eid 2024, which is expected to be around April 25, 2024.

Additional Information:

• The film is directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, who previously helmed the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Badhaai Ho!
• The screenplay is written by Saiwyn Quadras and the dialogues are penned by Ritesh Shah.
• Maidaan is produced by Boney Kapoor, Akash Chawla, and Arunava Joy Sengupta under the banner of Zee Studios.

Here’s a poster of the film:

Maidaan has the potential to be a game-changer for Indian sports films, not only showcasing a forgotten hero but also reigniting the passion for football in the country. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated film!