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Srikanth Movie in ( 2024 )
Here are the best Srikanth Movie in ( 2024 ) Srikanth is a Indian Hindi-language biographical film on the life of Srikanth Bolla, a visually-impaired industrialist and the founder of Bollant Industries. Srikanth Movie in ( 2024 )It is directed by Tushar Hiranandani and stars Rajkummar Rao in the eponymous role with Jyothika, Alaya F and Sharad Kelkar.
| Directed by | Tushar Hiranandani |
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| Written by | Jagdeep Siddhu Sumit Purohit |
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| Starring | Rajkummar Rao Jyothika Alaya F Sharad Kelkar |
| Cinematography | Pratham Mehta |
| Edited by | Debasmita Mitra Sanjay Sankla |
| Music by | Songs: Anand-Milind Tanishk Bagchi Sachet- Parampara Ved Sharma Aditya Dev Background Score: Ishaan Chhabra |
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Running time | 134 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | est. ₹6.67 crore |
Plot
The Hindi language biopic tells the story of Srikanth Bolla, an Indian entrepreneur, who gained prominence as the founder of Bollant Industries. The company created in 2012 is a groundbreaking enterprise that provides employment opportunities for unskilled and differently-abled individuals to create eco-friendly products. The film chronicles the struggles of Srikanth, who was born visually impaired in 1992 in Seetharamapuram village in Machilipatnam, in then undivided Andhra Pradesh, India.
The film shows his struggles from childhood, there is a line ‘mai bhaag nahi sakta, sirf lad sakta hun’ meaning (‘I can’t run away, I can only fight’).[6] The film exemplifies an extraordinary narrative of perseverance and achievement by Srikanth, including filing a court case to study science as a subject, despite scoring 98%; to getting selected as the first international visually impaired student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology after being denied entry into Indian Institute of Technology. [7]
The film’s tagline is ‘AA RAHA HAI SABKI AANKHEN KHOLNE’ meaning “he is coming to open everyone’s eyes”.
Cast
- Rajkummar Rao as Srikanth Bolla
- Jyothika as Devika Malvade, Srikanth’s mentor
- Alaya F as Veera Swathi
Sharad - Kelkar as Ravi Mantha
- Jameel Khan as A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- Srinivas Beesetty as Damodar Bolla, Srikanth’s father
- Anusha Nuthul as Venkatamma Bolla, Srikanth’s mother
- Srikant Manna and Arnav Abdagire as young Srikanth Bolla
- Bharat Jadhav as Magistrate
- Sridhar Murthy as S N Venugopal
- Sukhita Aiyyar as Vidya Reddy
- Vinita Venugopal as Kavita Mantha
- Om Kanojiya as Mahesh
- Aarav Khot as Narendra Bolla
- Akshay Chaudhary as young Narendra Bolla
- Clarissa Saaiman as Kelly
- Siboniso Tadeus Mbatha as Edward
- Arnav Bansal as Vishnu
- Arun Malik as Convent school principal
- Saurav Joshi as a school teacher
Vivek Mishra (special appearance) - Hansal Mehta (special appearance)
Production
Development
The film was initially titled SRI, which was later changed to Srikanth.[8][9] Srikanth Movie in ( 2024 )The film’s director Tushar revealed, the first film he wanted to make was the film on Srikanth Bolla, but couldn’t do it as Srikanth Bolla being very busy with his work, couldn’t find time to meet him. Then he approached Srikanth through his business partner Ravi Mantha. Ravi Mantha (played by Sharad Kelkar in the film) was also instrumental in getting Tushar the rights to make the film on Srikanth Bolla, who had initially given the rights to another Bollywood director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Ravi met with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, who readily gave the rights to Tushar as he was not ready to make the film at that time.
Filming
Srikanth Movie in ( 2024 ) Principal photography commenced on November 2022.[11] Filming concluded in January 2023.[12] Jyothika made a comeback to Bollywood with the film. She had initially rejected her role, but later agreed to do the film after being convinced by her husband, Suriya. [13] To prepare for the role during filming, lead actor Rajkummar Rao wore special lens from morning till evening. [14] He also spent time with visually impaired individuals to get his act right. [15] The film stands as the first-ever all-inclusive Hindi movie, that gave acting opportunities to over 70 actors with disabilities.
Marketing
Srikanth Movie in ( 2024 )The official trailer was released on 10 April, 2024.[17] As part of the film’s promotional campaign, Rao visited Swarnim University, and also attended a cultural program hosted by Blind People’s Association that works for upliftment of visually impaired. He also felicitated around 12 to 15 visually impaired entrepreneurs of Gujarat.[18] A promotional event was held at The Victoria Memorial School for the Blind in Mumbai, in the presence of Srikanth Bolla.[3] The song “Papa Kehte Hain” from the film was launched at an event at St. Andrew’s College in Mumbai, in the presence of actor Aamir Khan and singer Udit Narayan.
Release
The film was released in theaters on 10 May 2024 with special screenings at 10 am with reduced ticket prices. National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) and PVR INOX collaborated to make the film more accessible to audiences with disabilities, through specialized formats that cater to visually and hearing impaired. Srikanth Movie in ( 2024 )PVR INOX to ensure accessibility for the film, has earmarked 1600 wheelchair-friendly seats across various locations to accommodate patrons with disabilities.[19] Srikanth Movie in ( 2024 )The film is set for OTT release on Netflix.
Reception
A critic for Bollywood Srikanth Movie in ( 2024 ) Hungama rated the film 4.5 stars out of 5 and wrote “On the whole, Srikanth is an inspiring tale told in an entertaining manner and is also laced with an award-winning performance by Rajkummar Rao.”[21] Dhaval Roy of The Times of India rated the film 4 stars out of 5 and wrote “Breaking the biopic mold, Srikanth offers a refreshingly honest portrayal that celebrates potential over glorification. It will leave you feeling inspired and sparing a thought for those with disabilities who deserve human dignity and equal opportunities like all of us!”.[22] Sana Farzeen of India Today rated the film 4 stars out of 5 and wrote “The real hero of the film is not only Srikanth Bolla, but also the beautiful script. Brownie points to director Tushar Hiranandani, who has once again aced the biopic genre after Saand Ki Aankh and Scam 2003. He never tries to paint the protagonist as the hero here, and that’s what creates true magic.”[23]
Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com rated 2.5/5 stars and notes “Rajkummar Rao does the best with what he is given and he ably elevates the generic story-telling. Too bad that his performance remains the only takeaway from such an inspiring real-life story”.[24] Dishya Sharma of News18 rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote Srikanth Movie in ( 2024 )”The film completely rests on Rajkummar Rao’s shoulder. He has put himself outside his comfort zone to ace the nuances of the character.”[25] Pooja Darade of Koimoi rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote “Overall, Tushar Hiranandani’s film about Srikanth’s journey is a beautiful ode to human spirit and determination. Srikanth Movie in ( 2024 )It tells us that what we see as weaknesses can be another person’s strengths. Rajkummar Rao’s stellar performance and the compelling narrative about how dreams are beyond what we see through our eyes will leave a smile on your face.” Ganesh Aaglave of Firstpost rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote “On the whole, Srikanth is a film, which deserves an audience and their attention for its inspiring and spectacular craft.”[26]
Music
The music of this film is composed by Anand–Milind, Aditya Dev and Sachet–Parampara while lyrics are written by Majrooh Sultanpuri, Anand-Milind, and others. Music for “Papa Kehte Hain” from Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak is rendered by Aditya Dev, it was originally sung by Udit Narayan with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri.[27] “Papa Kehte Hain” was launched by Aamir Khan on 22 April 2024.[28]
Track listing
No. Title Lyrics Music Singer(s) Length
1. “Tu Mil Gaya” Shloke Lal Tanishk Bagchi Jubin Nautiyal, Tulsi Kumar 3:35
2. “Papa Kehte Hain 2.0” Majrooh Sultanpuri Aditya Dev Udit Narayan 2:55
3. “Tumhe Hi Apna Maana Hai” Yogesh Dubey Sachet–Parampara Sachet Tandon, Parampara Tandon 2:25
4. “Jeena Sikha De” Kunaal Vermaa Ved Sharma Arijit Singh 2:35
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Shaitan (2024)
Shaitaan (transl. Devil) is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language supernatural horror film directed by Vikas Bahl and produced by Devgn Films, Jio Studios and Panorama Studios.[5] The film, a remake of the 2023 Gujarati film Vash, stars Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, Jyothika, Anngad Raaj and Janki Bodiwala, who reprised her role from the original film.[6][7] A family finds trouble when their daughter falls under the spell of black magic, cast by a stranger, and they set out to stop the possession and uncover the stranger’s motives.
| Directed by | Vikas Bahl |
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| Written by | Aamil Keeyan Khan |
| Story by | Krishnadev Yagnik |
| Based on | Vash by Krishnadev Yagnik |
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| Cinematography | Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti |
| Edited by | Sandeep Francis |
| Music by | Amit Trivedi |
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Running time | 132 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹40 crore |
| Box office | est. ₹211.06 crore |
The film was officially announced in May 2023, and principal photography took place between June to September 2023, proceeding in Dehradun, India and London.[8] The music was composed by Amit Trivedi, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti and Sandeep Francis.
Shaitaan was theatrically released on 8 March 2024, coinciding with Maha Shivaratri and received mixed to positive reviews from critics.[9][10] With a worldwide gross of ₹211 crore against a budget of ₹50 crore, the film ranks as the fourth highest grossing Indian film of 2024, the second highest grossing Hindi film of 2024 and the highest grossing Indian horror film of all time.[4][11][6]
Kabir Rishi, a chartered accountant, and his wife Jyoti reside in Dehradun, Uttarakhand with their kids Janhvi and Dhruv. On a vacation to their farmhouse at a remote hill station, they meet an enigmatic man, Vanraj Kashyap. After eating a laddu Vanraj gives her, Janhvi gets the craving to obey his every command like a puppet.
Vanraj arrives at the farmhouse, citing that his phone’s battery has died. The family is unsettled by his presence and Kabir asks him to leave. Janhvi, upon Vanraj’s orders, prevents her father from kicking him out. Vanraj reveals that he has hypnotised her through black magic; she will obey every command he gives. He asks them to give her to him, as he needs their permission to do so. When they refuse, Vanraj cuts the phone lines and torments the family by dictating Janhvi to do strange and cruel things, such as hitting herself, eating dry tea leaves, and attacking her brother.
When police respond to a call from Jyoti’s hidden cellphone, the family acts normal to prevent Janhvi from causing an explosion in the house. Kabir offers money in exchange for sparing them but Vanraj sets the money on fire, declaring that he has no use for materialistic things; he reveals himself to be a demon who aims to control the world, believing himself to be as good as God. He then requests her to disco dance for him before he then goes to sleep, instructing Janhvi to stab anyone who approaches. When her father tries to steal Vanraj’s phone, Janhvi urinates in her shorts to stop him so she does not have to stab him. Vanraj wakes up and becomes very disappointed at this and as a result he asks her to undress herself and change her clothes.
Having had enough and seeing Jhanvi naked, Kabir and Jyoti attack Vanraj. He orders Janhvi to laugh herself to death and reveals that even if he is killed, Janhvi will continue acting on his last order until she perishes. This compels Kabir to let him go, but Vanraj instructs Janhvi to kill her brother. He survives her attempt, though grievously wounded when Jhanvi throw him from the terrace. Realizing their children might really die, Kabir and Jyoti give him permission to take Janhvi.
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024 film)
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language science fiction action thriller film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, who also co-produced it with Jackky Bhagnani, Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh and Himanshu Kishan Mehra under the banners of Pooja Entertainment and AAZ Films. The film stars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff in the titular roles, alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manushi Chhillar, Alaya F, Sonakshi Sinha and Ronit Roy in pivotal roles. In the film, two former soldiers reunite and race against time to save India from an imminent attack orchestrated by a vengeful scientist.
| Directed by | Ali Abbas Zafar |
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| Written by | Suraj Gianani Ali Abbas Zafar |
| Screenplay by | Ali Abbas Zafar Aditya Basu |
| Story by | Ali Abbas Zafar |
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| Narrated by | Ali Abbas Zafar |
| Cinematography | Marcin Laskawiec |
| Edited by | Steven H. Bernard |
| Music by | Score: Julius Packiam Songs: Vishal Mishra |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹350 crore |
| Box office | est. ₹94.53 crore |
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (transl. Big Master Little Master) is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language science fiction action thriller film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, who also co-produced it with Jackky Bhagnani, Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh and Himanshu Kishan Mehra under the banners of Pooja Entertainment and AAZ Films. The film stars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff in the titular roles, alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manushi Chhillar, Alaya F, Sonakshi Sinha and Ronit Roy in pivotal roles. In the film, two former soldiers reunite and race against time to save India from an imminent attack orchestrated by a vengeful scientist.
The film was announced in February 2022. Principal photography began in January 2023 and ended by February 2024 with filming held in Mumbai, Scotland, London, Luton, Abu Dhabi, and Jordan. The soundtrack is composed by Vishal Mishra, while Julius Packiam gave the background score, with Marcin Laskawiec as the cinematographer and Steven H. Bernard as the editor. The visual effects are handled by DNEG. With a budget of ₹350 crore, it is one of the most expensive Indian films ever made.[7]
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan was theatrically released on 11 April 2024, coinciding with Eid, and received negative reviews from critics and became a box-office bomb.
An Indian convoy carrying a deadly weapon is ambushed and the soldiers guarding it are killed in the process. The perpetrator is a masked man who leaves a message for the Indian Army telling them that he has stolen their weapon and they will have to race against time in order to prevent the destruction of India. Captain Misha meets an agent in Shanghai who warns her about the same before he gets killed by another masked attacker. Misha chases after him and gets into a fistfight, impaling him with a sharp weapon. However, the man’s wounds heal instantly and he flees the scene. Misha reports to Colonel Azad and explains how the attacker’s wounds healed magically. Azad tells her to keep it a secret and instructs her to enlist court martialed soldiers Firoz (Freddy) and Rakesh (Rocky) for the mission.
Misha meets the duo and while Rocky agrees to accompany her, Freddy refuses, feeling that his job got him nothing but disrespect in the end. Misha and Rocky arrive in London and meet an IT Specialist named Parminder aka Pam, who is assigned to assist them in the mission. Azad also arrives in London, but gets shot by the masked villain. Meanwhile, the team infiltrate a London Subway in order to retrieve the stolen package. Just as the team is cornered and nearly defeated, Freddy arrives and fights off the masked men. Pam unlocks the vault and it is revealed that the package is actually a woman named Priya, who was once engaged to Freddy. Since the hard drives were at the risk of being hacked or falling into wrong hands, the codes to a highly advanced defence system named Karan Kavach were encrypted inside Priya’s brain. However, the masked man and his army take Priya hostage and following a sustained chase, the group are cornered and the masked man reveals himself as Kabir, a former friend of the duo. He also reveals the nearly immortal masked men were none other than the duo’s clones.
In a flashback, it is revealed that Kabir intended to help the Indian armed forces with the help of his latest invention: a cloning program where clones based on Freddy and Rocky’s DNA could be programmed with orders by Azad and win wars without being killed. However, when he revealed his intentions to conquer the world using this invention, Azad reprimanded him in front of everyone and ordered him to shut down the program since it would go against ethics. Feeling betrayed, Kabir decided to switch sides and sell the invention to India’s enemies.
Priya alerted the team about the plan, and Freddy and Rocky were ordered to destroy the program and capture Kabir alive. However, they ended up killing him and were court-martialed for not following orders, after which Freddy broke off his engagement with Priya. However, Kabir reveals that he survived because it was actually his clone Eklavya, whom he loved like a son, that was killed and his death left Kabir traumatised and vengeful.
Crew (2024 Flim)
Crew is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language heist comedy film directed by Rajesh A Krishnan and starring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon as air hostesses, with Diljit Dosanjh and Kapil Sharma in supporting roles. The film is produced by Ekta Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, and Digvijay Purohit under Balaji Motion Pictures and Anil Kapoor Films & Communication Network
| Directed by | Rajesh A Krishnan |
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| Cinematography | Anuj Rakesh Dhawan |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹75 crore |
| Box office | ₹155.41 crore |
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Principal photography took place from March 2023 to February 2024. The film was theatrically released on 29 March 2024 to positive reviews from the critics.[4] It emerged as a commercial success,[2] grossing over ₹155 crore (US$19 million) globally,[3] making it the third highest-grossing Hindi film,[5] and seventh-highest-grossing Indian film of 2024.
Geeta Sethi, Jasmine Kohli, and Divya Rana are flight attendants with Kohinoor Airlines, a company on the verge of bankruptcy. The staff have not been paid their salaries in months, and the three friends, like all the other employees, keep hoping that things will change. Geeta’s husband Arun runs a struggling food business from home. Geeta has to financially support her unemployed brother and his wife, as well. Jasmine was raised by her maternal grandfather (Nanu) after her parents divorced. She does not believe in relationships, is fond of expensive things, and flaunts a fake and flashy lifestyle on social media. Divya is trained to be a pilot but is forced to take up the job of a flight attendant due to a lack of openings and keeps this hidden from her family. She struggles to repay her education loan instalments.
The death of senior flight attendant Rajvanshi, while on duty, leads Geeta, Jasmine and Divya towards a clandestine operation to smuggle gold out of India to Al Burj (a fictitious country). Mr. Mittal, the HR Head of Kohinoor Airlines, is the kingpin of the operation. The three of them become part of the gold smuggling operation and their financial situation soon improves: Geeta funds Arun’s food business and her brother and his wife. Jasmine gets back Nanu’s gold ring from the pawn shop and buys a BMW for herself. Divya repays her education loan. The other employees of the airline are still trying to make ends meet. Someone tells the customs officials that the three flight attendants are smuggling gold; and even though the three of them can hide their stash, the detention that follows makes them feel humiliated and rethink their choice.
The situation takes a drastic turn when Kohinoor Airlines is declared bankrupt and all employees are left unpaid and penniless. Vijay Walia, the airline’s owner has fled to Al Burj. Geeta, Jasmine, and Divya realise that it was Vijay Walia’s gold smuggling operation that helped Walia settle down comfortably in Al Burj. Chastened and repentant, they decide to bring all the smuggled gold back to India and pay the employees their dues.
Critical response
Crew opened to positive reviews from the critics.[4] On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 64% of 11 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.8/10.[17]
Critics particularly praised the performance of Kareena Kapoor Khan
Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express praised the lead actresses, writing, “Tabu, so comfortable in her older woman avatar as the senior-most of the crew, and Khan, treading the thin line between greed and need with ease, are a riot; Sanon, in their company, is boosted and manages to hold her own.” Gupta gave the movie 3.5 stars out of 5 and described it as an “easy-breezy” comedy that washes away the stench of recent Bollywood duds.[18] Devesh Sharma of Filmfare gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, “Tabu-Kareena Kapoor-Kriti Sanon-starrer Crew totally smashes through stereotypes. It’s an honest-to-goodness rollercoaster ride”.[19] Titas Chowdhury of CNN-IBN gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and particularly praised Kapoor Khan’s performance, adding that she elevates the narrative several notches with a character that is tailor-made for her.[20] Zinia Bandyopadhyay of India Today gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, “In times when political dramas are trying to make a statement abound, Crew is a welcome change. It’s light, easy-breezy and stays true to being a masala entertainer.”[21] The critic based at Bollywood Hungama awarded the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, “Crew is a fun entertainer and rests on the fine performances of Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon.”[22] Renuka Vyavahare of The Times of India gave it 3.5 stars (out of 5), describing it as a crime comedy that is funny, frivolous, and delectable.[23] Lachmi Deb Roy of Firstpost gave it a rating of 3 out of 5, calling it a “delectable” and “entertaining” film; she particularly praised Kapoor Khan’s performance, adding that she stands out and displays the wickedness of her character with a lot of style.[24] In a more critical review, Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave the film 2 stars out of 5 and noted that the film’s screenplay lacks sheen.[25]
Maidaan (2024 Flim)
The year 2024 is going to be in the name of Ajay Devgn. Many of his films are going to be released this year. It includes Raid 2 and Singham Again. Now there are reports that Syed Abdul Rahim’s biopic Maidaan may also be released this year. This film has been in production for a long time. Ajay Devgn has shared its first look, three years ago.
| Directed by | Amit Sharma |
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| Screenplay by | Saiwyn Quadras Aman Rai Atul Shahi Amit Sharma |
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| Story by | Saiwyn Quadras Akash Chawla Arunava Joy Sengupta |
| Produced by | Zee Studios Fresh Lime Films Akash Chawla Arunava Joy Sengupta Boney Kapoor |
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| Edited by | Dev Rao Jadhav Shahnawaz Mosani (sports) |
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| Country | India |
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| Budget | ₹235 crore |
| Box office | est. ₹65.23 crore |
Maidaan (transl. Field) is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language biographical sports drama film co-written and directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and produced by Akash Chawla, Arunava Joy Sengupta, Boney Kapoor and Zee Studios. Sports action by Rob Miller and ReelSports. Ajay Devgn plays the role of Syed Abdul Rahim, a pioneering football coach in India between 1952 and 1962.[5][6]
The film’s preview shows were released on 10 April 2024. Theatrically the film was released worldwide on 11 April 2024, coinciding with Eid.[7] Despite a positive critical reception, the film bombed at the box office.[8]
Spanning from 1952 to 1962, the film chronicles the life and journey of Syed Abdul Rahim, an esteemed football coach who revolutionized the sport in India. Due to his immense contribution in football, the Indian Football Team was called “Brazil of Asia” where they played in a 4-2-4 formation.
Rahim’s determination, leadership, and vision propelled him to become an iconic figure in Indian sports history. It captures the challenges, sacrifices, and triumphant moments of both Rahim and the Indian football team as they strive to overcome societal obstacles and etch their names on the global stage. That lead India earn 2 gold medals in 1951 Asian Games and 1962 Asian Games while India Football Team became Asia’s first ever football team to qualify for the Semi Finals of 1956 Summer Olympics.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 70% of 10 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.7/10.[16]
India Today’s Sana Farzeen rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and said “Ajay Devgn strikes gold, yet again”[17] Bollywood Hungama critic rated 4 out of 5 stars and wrote “Maidaan is one of the finest sports-based films of Bollywood that rests on a National Award-worthy performance by Ajay Devgn.”[18]
Shubhra Gupta from The Indian Express rated the film 2.5/5 and wrote “… makes you want to clap, cheer and shed a proud tear.” and said “Ajay Devgn plays Syed Abdul Rahim with a patent sincerity and only a hint of the slo-mo swagger. His rag-tag team has the kind of composition so syncretic that it makes you ache with nostalgia.”[19] Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com rated 2/5 stars and observed “Maidaan draws out more yawns than yays.”[20]
Dhaval Roy of The Times of India gave 4 stars out of 5 and said, “Ajay Devgn shines as Rahim, becoming a larger-than-life figure despite a quiet, understated, dignified demeanour. Priyamani, as his wife Saira, is impressive in every scene. Gajraj Rao, as the devious journalist, hits it out of the park.”[21] Vinamra Mathur from Firstpost said, “With Maidaan, Sharma, and writer Riteish Shah want to take us through the 50’s and show what the game meant for India”, and rated the film 3 stars out of 5.[22]
Rishil Jogani from Pinkvilla gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and said, “Maidaan is a work of passion, that can only be envisioned by someone who is really passionate to tell the underdog story of the Indian National Football Team.”[23] Simran Srivastav from English Jagran said, “‘Maidaan’ has been made with passion which is impeccably shown on the big screen. The stellar performances of every actor in ‘Maidaan’ truly elevate the movie and make it more interesting to watch”, and gave 3.5 out of 5 stars.[24]
Anuj Kumar of The Hindu stated “Maidaan needs to be populated as one hopes that it spurs the young generation to take their love for the game from screens to the field and prove the saying that Rahim took Indian football to grave with him wrong.”[25]