‘It has got so much drama. As an actor, it was a film with so many layers,’ he says
Bollywood star Ajay Devgn isn't worried about his upcoming film ‘Maidaan' and Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff-led ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' clashing at the box office, as he believes there is an audience for both movies. ‘Maidaan' is a period sports drama, while ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' is an action thriller. They will hit the screens on April 10, the day of Eid.
Devgn said that he doesn't look at both movies releasing on the same day as a clash.
“I wouldn't call it a clash. If you call it a clash, then it means that two films shouldn't be released on the same day. But there are times when you have to do this. Both films are of different genres. We are all like a family. We are friends. We aren't looking at it as a clash. We are looking at it like a big weekend and both films will do well,” the actor said at the trailer launch of the film.
‘Maidaan' tackles the true story of Syed Abdul Rahim (played by Devgn), who served as a coach and manager of the Indian football team from 1950 until he died in 1963.
Devgn said that he wasn't aware of the golden years of Indian football and when he heard a brief about the film from producer Boney Kapoor, he instantly agreed to do it. He also said the film challenged him as an actor.
“After 1983 (referring to India's win in the cricket world cup), football was lost somewhere. I was amazed that this happened in our country. We had Amit Sharma (director), who did extensive research,” he said.
Devgn added, “I wouldn't call it just a sports film. It has got so much drama. As an actor, it was a film with so many layers. It is very strong in its emotional drama, apart from sports.”