- By Swati Singh
- Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:26 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Starring Ajay Devgn in the lead role, Maidaan is one of the highly-anticipated movies of the year 2024. The biographical sports drama film has been written and directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and produced by Boney Kapoor and Zee Studios. It also stars Priyamani and Gajraj Rao. The movie revolves around the life of Syed Abdul Rahim, a pioneering football coach in India between 1952 and 1962. Maidaan is all set to hit the theatres on April 11, 2024. However, ahead of its theatrical release, the OTT release details of the film are out.
Maidaan OTT Release Date & Platform
Talking about its release date, Maidaan released on Amazon Prime Video on June 5.
Maidaan Trailer
Sharing the trailer of the film, Ajay Devgn wrote on Instagram, “Dil EK, Samaj EK, Soch EK! Witness the untold true story of S.A. Rahim and his #TeamIndia, aajao #Maidaan mein, in Cinemas 10th April! 🇮🇳 #MaidaanFinalTrailer Out Now!”
Maidaan | Cast
Ajay Devgn as Syed Abdul Rahim alias Rahim Saab
Priyamani as Runa Rahim, Syed Abdul Rahim's wife
Gajraj Rao as Parbhu Ghosh
Rudranil Ghosh
Madhur Mittal as Fortunato Franco
Chaitanya Sharma as PK Banerjee
Tejas Ravishankar as Peter Thangaraj
Davinder Gill as Jarnail Singh (footballer)
About Maidaan
The movie delves into the life and adventures of Syed Abdul Rahim, a respected football coach renowned for his significant impact on the sport in India. His remarkable contributions earned the Indian Football Team the nickname "Brazil of Asia," showcasing their prowess while playing in a 4-2-4 formation.
Rahim's unwavering determination, exceptional leadership qualities, and forward-thinking approach solidified his status as an iconic figure in Indian sports history. The film vividly portrays the myriad challenges, personal sacrifices, and triumphant moments faced by Rahim and the Indian football team as they navigate societal hurdles and strive to make their mark on the global stage.