Kajol’s return to the big screen after three years with the mythological horror thriller Maa has witnessed a steady rise at the box office. Directed by Vishal Furia and produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande, the film had a modest opening day, earning Rs 4.65 crore. However, positive word-of-mouth and increasing audience interest have helped the film pick up pace, especially by Day 5.
According to box office estimates from Sacnilk, Maa earned Rs 2.85 crore on its first Tuesday (Day 5), up from Rs 2.5 crore on Monday. The total collection now stands at Rs 23 crore. This growth is notable considering the film has been competing with major releases like Kannappa, which debuted with Rs 9.35 crore, and Sitaare Zameen Par.
Just saw #Maa but review comes tomorrow.
All I can say today is that I am mesmerized by @itsKajolD in #MAA
She carries the film on her shoulders. Kajol is the most powerful actress in India today who can breathe fire into a scene with just a look or expression. And her eyes… pic.twitter.com/6IypM8EIy7— Upala KBR ❤ (@upalakbr999) June 26, 2025
A Dark Tale of a Mother’s Fight Against Evil
*Maa* showcases Kajol in a powerful role as a mother determined to protect her daughter from a mysterious supernatural threat. The plot kicks off with a road trip that takes a terrifying turn after a strange object crashes into their car window. Trapped in the eerie village of Chandanpur, Kajol’s character uncovers a cursed tree responsible for a series of disappearances and is forced to fight against villagers who want to sacrifice her daughter to break the curse.
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Kajol on Working with Ajay Devgn
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Kajol opened up about working with her husband and co-producer Ajay Devgn. “90% of the time if he is going over the top, I just call him out on it, and he calls me out on it,” she said, adding that they rarely collaborate, working together once every five years.
The film also stars Indraneil Sengupta, Ronit Roy, Kherin Sharma, and Yaaneea Bharadwaj in pivotal roles.
