Boney Kapoor calls Ajay Devgn’s Maidaan “Shocker” despite critical praise: “Some have compared it to Mr. India”

Ajay Devgn’s sports drama Maidaan, released in April 2024, received critical acclaim but struggled to draw audiences to theatres. Reflecting on the unexpected failure, producer Boney Kapoor shared his disappointment, calling it “a shocker” given the film’s strong pre-release buzz.

A Producer’s Disappointment Speaking to News18 Showsha, Boney Kapoor revealed, “Naturally, I was upset. I was very upset for a few days, but then you’ve got to move on. Raj Kapoor, one of the most prolific filmmakers, also had films that didn’t meet his expectations.”

Despite the setback, Kapoor emphasized the quality of Maidaan and its potential long-term impact. “Even today, filmmakers call me to praise the film and express their disappointment over its box office performance. Some have compared it to Mr. India and believe it could become iconic in times to come,” he added. Ajay Devgn’s Best Performance Kapoor lauded Ajay Devgn’s portrayal in the film, calling it his “best performance to date.” He further praised the cast and crew, including Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and director Amit Sharma, for their exceptional contributions. “Every moment of the film seemed real. It looked like it was happening in front of you,” he remarked. Speculating the Reasons Behind the Failure When asked why the film did not succeed at the box office, Kapoor admitted there is no surefire formula for a hit movie. “Somehow, it didn’t draw enough crowd to the theatres. Maybe we lacked some kind of promotional activity or didn’t pitch it rightly. Perhaps, people thought the film had come and gone because it took four years to make, with three years lost to COVID,” he explained. Proud Despite the Outcome Despite the underwhelming box office performance, Kapoor remains proud of Maidaan. “All in all, I remain proud of that film and will always be proud of it,” he concluded.

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