Despite a slow start and mixed reviews, Maa gains momentum over the weekend with Kajol’s return drawing crowds back to cinemas.
Mumbai, June 30, 2025 –
Kajol’s much-awaited return to the big screen, Maa, has shown encouraging signs at the box office over its opening weekend. The mythological horror film, directed by Vishal Furia, collected ₹6.75 crore on Sunday, taking its three-day total to ₹17.40 crore, according to Sacnilk.
After opening with ₹4.65 crore on Friday, the film picked up marginally with ₹6 crore on Saturday and ₹6.75 crore on Day 3, reflecting positive word-of-mouth and Kajol’s strong screen presence.
Occupancy and Audience Response
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The film recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 31.17% on Sunday, with evening shows seeing the highest turnout at 46.68%. Although reviews have been mixed—praising Kajol’s performance but criticizing the second half—the genre novelty and mythological angle seem to have resonated with audiences.
Box Office Clash with Kannappa
Maa released alongside Vishnu Manchu’s action-fantasy film Kannappa, which featured cameo appearances by Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Mohanlal. While Kannappa had more star power, Maa outperformed it on Day 3, earning ₹6.75 crore compared to Kannappa’s ₹5.66 crore. However, in total weekend numbers, Maa is still playing catch-up.
About the Film
Produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, and Kumar Mangat Pathak, Maa is Kajol’s first horror film. The plot follows Aambika (played by Kajol), a widow who, after her husband’s mysterious death, travels with her daughter to his ancestral village—only to uncover a demonic curse that threatens them both.
The cast includes Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, and Kherin Sharma in supporting roles.
“I’m a mythology buff,” Kajol shared in a recent interview. “The concept of Maa Kali and Raktabeej has always fascinated me, and Maa brings that legend into a horror format that I couldn’t say no to.”
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