Maidaan movie review
The much awaited sports drama Maidaan, starring Ajay Devgn, will finally release on April 11 (full screen). Paid previews will begin on April 10th evening. We are providing you with a thorough assessment well in advance of this biographical picture, which we attended at a special premiere.
History
When Yugoslavia takes out the Indian football team handily at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics (Summer Olympics), press organisations begin making fun of our players. In his explanation of the team’s defeat to the Football Federation of India, Indian football coach Syed Abdul Rahim (Ajay Devgn) states that he needs a fresh group of players. Starting in his home city of Hyderabad, S.A. Rahim searches the nation for fresh talent. The remainder of the movie follows Rahim’s journey and the challenges he experiences along the way.
Signification
One of the best sports dramas produced in India to date is without a doubt Maidaan. With the success of films such as Chak De India, Dangal, and MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Maidaan presents a significant creative challenge. Given the trailer, many of you may have assumed you’ve “been there, seen that,” but when the lights go out in the theatre, Maidaan will dispel all of your suspicions. It features equal amounts of drama, emotions, and hair-raising scenes as well as moments that will have you cringing. Ajay Devgn has won three National Awards, thus it should come as no surprise that he continues to demonstrate his superiority in the industry with Maidaan. The majority of us are not well-versed in the life of renowned football coach Syed Abdul Rahim. After viewing this sports drama, though, Ajay Devgn will undoubtedly be our first thought when discussing S.A. Rahim. The adaptable actor has demonstrated such perfection. Few performances will live on in our memories long after the movie ends, but Ajay Devgn’s portrayal of Rahim Saab is one among those exceptional performances. It will go down as one of the greatest performances in history, and Ajay Devgn is obviously a serious candidate for this year’s National Award.
It’s amazing how well the football games are filmed. The Maidaan crew has excelled in this area. In sports dramas such as these, the match sequences are crucial to moving the story along. Congratulations to the team for creating such intense, goosebumps-inducing match situations. Some sequences will transport us to a live match, causing us to forget it’s a feature film and cheer for the Indian players. Our sense of being on the ground is made more real by the excellent visual effects and production values.
The cherry on top are the cinematography and the heart-pounding background score by AR Rahman. The last thirty minutes’ camera movements skillfully convey the strategies used in the game and allow us to sense the players’ emotions. All the other youngsters, including Chaitanya Sharma, Davinder Gill, Tejas Ravishankar, Amartya Ray, and Sushant Waydande, deserve equal recognition for the excellent work they did. Maidaan sheds light on the ways that politics in sports are impeding the advancement of our country internationally. The fact that Maidaan’s events are realistic-looking and not overly dramatic is another positive aspect of the film. Given the skill with which the veteran actor performs, Gajraj Rao will make us despise him to our core. Despite spending less time on screens, Priyamani is a decent housewife.
Point
Maidaan has specific limitations, one of which being its length, which can also have an impact on how well it is showcased. The crew should have shortened a few sequences in the early half, and the runtime might have been shortened for greater impact.
It’s not that the first part isn’t enjoyable. Although the plodding pacing can get a little annoying at times, it has some powerful moments and sets the stage for suspenseful moments in the second hour. A couple scenes appear strained as well. The drama was developed more slowly by the filmmaker, and the family moments required stronger performance. Priyamani is good, however her part may have been more effectively written.
Technical Features
The Maidaan team has worked extremely hard, but it seems like the producers of blockbusters these days aren’t paying as much attention to the little things. We are able to follow the story and timeliness through the flawless execution of the superimpose or title over (text on the screen). An immersive cinematic experience is made possible by the VFX by Redefine, the cinematography by Tushar Kanti Roy and Fyodor Lyass, and the background score by AR Rahman.
Big budgets were spent on Maidaan by Boney Kapoor and ZED Studios, and it shows in every shot. Bravo for masterfully directing this movie while staying within budget and scope constraints. Amit Ravindernath Sharma, the director, did a fantastic job of presenting the life story of Syed Abdul Rahim and the challenges he encountered. The movie honours the laborious efforts and selflessness of our football players, who were despised. The long runtime and pacing, however, could have been handled more carefully by the filmmaker.
Conclusion
Overall, Maidaan skillfully documents the most important events in the life of renowned Indian football coach Syed Abdul Rahim. It commemorates the heyday of Indian football as well. The performance by Ajay Devgn is nothing short of extraordinary. We are given a pleasant experience with the football scenes, the cinematography, the VFX, and the background music. The first half’s runtime could have been shortened generally, as some parts appear to go on forever. Nevertheless, Maidaan is a captivating film to watch because of its throbbing second half and many exciting scenes. Suggested.
