At a leading cine expo in Chennai on August 8 and 9, BoneyKapoor will present some never seen before footage of the sports drama.
According to reports, Boney will not only screen the trailer but also share some crucial scenes from the movie. It is said that attendees will have to submit their phones beforehand to avoid any footage being leaked.
Going back to the teaser of Maidaan, it takes us to the ‘Golden Era Of football’ from 1952-1962. The teaser begins with an introduction to the Indian football team in 1952 when it had qualified for the Olympics in Helsinki, Finland.
Ajay Devgn headlines the project and essays a real life character of coach Syed Abdul Rahim. We are introduced to his character, who is seen on the field smoking and looking quite broody. One sees glimpses of some of the problems faced by the team while the teaser ends with Ajay’s dialogue, ‘Aaj maidaan mein utarna gyarah lekin dikhna ek.”
The film will showcase the adversities faced by the team and especially by coach Rahim for the success of the team. ‘Maidaan’ also stars Priyamani and Gajraj Rao. It’s directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma. AR Rahman has helmed the film’s music. It is produced by Zee Studios, Boney Kapoor, Arunava Joy Sengupta and Akash Chawla.