Ajay Devgn starrer Maidaan scores big over the weekend at the global box office. From paid previews on Wednesday to an extended four-day weekend spanning Thursday to Sunday, the movie has amassed a staggering ₹ 22.22 Crore net in India alone, with a worldwide gross of ₹ 31.86 Crore.
Directed by the talented Amit Ravindernath Sharma and produced by Akash Chawla, Arunava Joy Sengupta, Boney Kapoor, and Zee Studios, Maidaan chronicles the remarkable journey of Syed Abdul Rahim, a legendary football coach whose legacy reverberates through India’s sporting history from 1952 to 1962.
Critics and audiences alike have showered Maidaan with praise, with Hit Ya Flop awarding it a stellar rating of 4 out of 5 stars, hailing it as a ‘Must Watch’. In our review, we lauded the film as a riveting sports drama that sheds light on the unsung heroics of Syed Abdul Rahim, portrayed brilliantly by Ajay Devgn, the driving force behind India’s triumph at the Asian Games.
The film’s preview shows were released on 10th April 2024 and theatrically released worldwide on 11th April 2024, coinciding with Eid across 2500 screens in India and 1600 screens overseas. It is estimated to be made on a budget of ₹ 100 Crore including the Production and Prints & Advertising Cost.
Day Wise Domestic Collection:
| Days | Box Office Collection |
| Wednesday (Paid Preview) | ₹ 2.25 Crore |
| Thursday | ₹ 5 Crore |
| Friday | ₹ 2.80 Crore |
| Saturday | ₹ 5.65 Crore |
| Sunday | ₹ 6.52 Crore |
| Total (4 days) | ₹ 22.22 Crore |
