Revealed: Ajay Devgn’s Maidaan to Release on Dussehra 2021 in Theatres

Maidaan is inspired by the true story of Syed Abdul Rahim, who was a football coach and manager of the Indian national team from 1950 till his death in 1963.

Published: Saturday,Dec 12, 2020 09:03 AM GMT-07:00

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Actor Ajay Devgn took to social media to make an announcement about his sports drama film titled Maidaan.

Devgn announced that Maidaan will release in theatres on October 15, 2021, on the occasion of Dussehra. The shooting of the film is scheduled to resume by next month in January.

"Maidaan now releases worldwide in theatres on Dussehra 2021. Shoot commences January 2021. #Maidaan2021," the actor tweeted along with the film’s poster.

Have a look:

https://twitter.com/ajaydevgn/status/1337655699258499072?s=21

Speaking of Maidaan, the film is inspired by the true story of Syed Abdul Rahim, who was a football coach and manager of the Indian national team from 1950 till his death in 1963. Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma of 'Badhaai Ho' fame, the film also features Priyamani, Gajraj Rao and Rudranil Ghosh in pivotal roles.

Major portions of the film have already been shot across Lucknow, Kolkata and Mumbai. The shooting was stalled due to the lockdown and will now resume in January to wrap up the final schedule.