‘Maidaan’, the sports biopic, featuring Ajay Devgn, Priyamani, and Gajraj Rao, is now available for streaming on Prime Video from June 5.
After its theatrical release on April 10, ‘Maidaan’ has made its digital debut after two months. The film is produced by Zee Studios, Boney Kapoor, Arunava Joy Sengupta, and Akash Chawla, and directed by national-award-winning filmmaker Amit Sharma.
Prime Video’s official X account announced the OTT release, captioning it as “Groundbreaking story of India’s finest hour in football.”
Critics praised the movie, although it struggled to attract audiences to theatres. With the OTT release, viewers have another opportunity to watch the film.
Maidaan tells the story of Indian football coach Syed Abdul Rahim and the golden era of Indian football from 1952 to 1962 under his leadership. This period was significant for Indian football, aiming to establish an identity for India and gain global recognition. Set in a newly-independent India, Rahim faced challenges in building a strong team for the global stage. Under his leadership, the Indian team triumphed in the 1962 Asian Games, a feat not replicated at the international level since.
Ajay Devgn delivers a commendable performance, capturing the coach’s perseverance. Celebrating the OTT release, he said, “Portraying the legendary football coach Syed Abdul Rahim has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. Rahim Saab’s remarkable journey of determination and resilience is truly inspiring, and I believe audiences worldwide, through Prime Video, will be captivated by his story.”
Before Maidaan, Ajay Devgn was seen in the supernatural film ‘Shaitaan’, which released in March, which also featured R Madhavan. He is now preparing for multiple releases, which includes ‘Singham Again’, ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’, ‘Raid 2’, and ‘De De Pyaar De 2’.