Explained: Maidaan Controversy - Plagiarism Claim And Stay On Release

Ajay Devgn's brand new release Maidaan appears to have hit a speed-breaker already - the period sports drama, which released today, has been stayed in Karnataka after a plagiarism complaint.

A sessions court in Mysore has ordered the film's release be halted based on a suit filed by scriptwriter Anil Kumar who claims he wrote Maidaan some years ago - the film tells the story of legendary football coach Syed Abdul Rahim, played by Ajay Devgn, and how he scouted talent for a national team. The order from the Mysore court was issued on April 8, reports News18.

A statement from Maidaan's makers shared yesterday says they had just been served the notice and were not given a chance to present their case. The film is currently playing in theatres.