The sports-centric film experienced a slight surge in numbers on Wednesday, adding an estimated Rs 2 crore to its total earnings.This brought the film’s seven-day collection to approximately Rs 27.1 crore nett. However, early estimates from sacnilk.com suggest that the film’s gross collections reached around Rs 29.9 crore.
Additionally, ‘Maidaan’ received a boost from overseas markets, with an additional Rs 6.1 crore contributing to its global box office total of approximately Rs 36 crore.
Despite facing formidable competition from films like ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’, which also released during the extended Eid weekend, ‘Maidaan’ managed to cross the Rs 30 crore milestone.
The film has garnered substantial support from within the industry, with celebrities like Karan Johar, Javed Akhtar, Varun Dhawan, and Shahid Kapoor actively promoting it and urging fans to watch. Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, ‘Maidaan’ depicts the inspiring journey of Syed Abdul Rahim, whose passion for football brought immense pride to India.
In ‘Maidaan’, Ajay Devgn essays the role of Rahim, leading a talented ensemble cast including Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Rudranil Ghosh. The film’s narrative, coupled with stellar performances, has resonated well with audiences, contributing to its steady performance at the box office despite the competitive landscape.
‘Maidaan’, made on a budget of Rs 100 crore, is the second Ajay Devgn film to release this year. The actor released the thriller Shaitaan early this year that hit the Rs 150 crore mark during its lifetime run at the box office.
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