As rains lash city, Maidaan makers dismantle a long-standing set of football arena; Ajay Devgn & Co to resume work after the makeshift field is rebuilt in November.
Ajay Devgn
The miniature model of the football stadium
The set — modelled on an international stadium — was built earlier this year in the western suburbs to serve as the location for eight matches that will be depicted in the sports drama. "Reconstructing the set will be an additional expense. The makers may also have to level the soil that will be uneven after the rains. Taking these factors into account, they are considering beginning the shoot in November, and hence, have pushed the release from December 2020 to August 13, 2021." The source notes that the eight-month delay spells losses for the makers, as they have to pay interest for the additional period.
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