MUMBAI: After a long wait, Ajay Devgn-starrer 'Maidaan' is finally out in theatres and it has opened to positive reviews.

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has also reviewed the film and he is all praise for Ajay.

Taking to X, he wrote, "I watched 'maidan'... It is a true story that will make every Indian proud of our certain national achievements that unfortunately most of us don't know about . A must watch . Congratulations to producer Boney kapur , director Amit Sharma and to Ajay Devgan who has given a mind blowing performance ."

Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, 'Maidaan' is a poignant portrayal of Syed Abdul Rahim's unwavering dedication to football, which brought tremendous pride to India. Ajay Devgn essays the role of Rahim, supported by a talented ensemble cast including Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Rudranil Ghosh.

Javed Akhtar watched the film at a special screening held in Mumbai on Tuesday night. He was joined by his wife and veteran actress Shabana Azmi.

Sanya Malhotra, Boney Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, Shubhash Ghai and a host of other celebrities, attended the special screening of Ajay Devgn's upcoming sports drama 'Maidaan'.

The film also stars Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh in pivotal roles and also features Priyamani, Gajraj Rao and Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh in pivotal roles. In May 2021, the set of Maidaan was destroyed by Cyclone Tauktae. Finally, the movie released in theatres on April 10.