New Delhi: Experience the thrill of history in the making as Ajay Devgn brings to life the untold saga of Syed Abdul Rahim in the much-awaited ‘Maidaan’ trailer. This film chronicles the extraordinary journey of the unsung hero who revolutionised Indian football, bringing glory to the nation. Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, renowned for his work in ‘Badhai Ho’, ‘Maidaan’ stars Ajay Devgn (as a football coach) alongside Priya Mani, Gajraj Rao, and the esteemed Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh.
The teaser of ‘Maidaan’ captures the essence of the game with riveting visuals of barefoot players dominating the field amidst pouring rain. Ajay Devgn’s commanding presence, clad in a grey coat and wielding an umbrella, adds to the intensity of the moment. His resounding dialogue, “Aaj Maidaan mein utarna gyarah lekin dikhna ek,” resonates with power and determination, setting the tone for an epic tale.
Sharing the trailer on social media, Ajay wrote, “A team that carved its legacy with every step! A man who devoted his life to football. And one #Maidaan where the whole world witnessed it all… Bringing the Golden Era of Indian Football to life!”
Produced by Zee Studios, Boney Kapoor, Arunava Joy Sengupta, and Akash Chawla, ‘Maidaan’ boasts a stellar team of writers including Saiwyn Quadras and Ritesh Shah, captivating music by AR Rahman, and soul-stirring lyrics by Manoj Muntashir Shukla.
‘Maidaan’ is set to hit theatres worldwide, including IMAX screens, this Eid 2024.
Talking about Ajay, his other movie ‘Shaitaan’ is coming out on March 8. The film also stars R. Madhavan.