‘Maa' Box Office collection day 7: Kajol's horror thriller mints over Rs 1.5 crore; crosses Rs 25 crore mark in first week
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
The film is directed by Vishal Furia and has grabbed people's interest with its mix of horror and mythology.
Decent start at the box office
According to early estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk, 'Maa' earned Rs 1.65 crore on its seventh day in cinemas. This comes after it collected Rs 1.85 crore on day six. With this, the total earnings in India stand at a healthy Rs 26.65 crore after one week.
The film had a good start over its first weekend. It made Rs 4.65 crore on Friday, went up to Rs 6 crore on Saturday and did even better on Sunday with Rs 7 crore.
Though the numbers dipped slightly on weekdays, they stayed decent. On Monday, it collected Rs 2.5 crore, then Rs 3 crore on Tuesday, followed by Rs 1.85 crore on Wednesday and Rs 1.65 crore on Thursday.
Here's a quick look at the day-wise collections:
Day 1 (Friday): Rs 4.65 crore
Day 2 (Saturday): Rs 6 crore
Day 3 (Sunday): Rs 7 crore
Day 4 (Monday): Rs 2.5 crore
Day 5 (Tuesday): Rs 3 crore
Day 6 (Wednesday): Rs 1.85 crore
Day 7 (Thursday*): Rs 1.65 crore
This takes the total to Rs 26.65 crore after one week.
A mother's fight against dark forces
'Maa' tells the story of Ambika, played by Kajol. After her husband's sudden death in Chandarpur, West Bengal, she goes to his family home planning to sell it. But things take a scary turn. The village is under a dark curse that needs her daughter Shweta (played by Kherin Sharma) to be sacrificed. Ambika does everything she can to save her child and the village from this evil.
'Maa' review
The film has been given 3 stars by The Times of India.
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
The review states, 'Kajol delivers a compelling performance as a mother pushed to the edge, balancing vulnerability with fierce resolve. Kherin Sharma and Rupkatha Chakraborty are both impressive as young girls caught in the storm of ancient evil. Ronit Bose Roy lends solid support as the village sarpanch.'
More tests ahead at the box office
As 'Maa' enters its second week, it will have to face fresh competition. Anurag Basu's film 'Metro... In Dino' is releasing, and it has a big cast including Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan,
, Konkona Sen Sharma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal,
and Neena Gupta. It will be interesting to see if 'Maa' can keep pulling in crowds in the coming days.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
India Today
32 minutes ago
- India Today
Anurag Basu's Metro In Dino has a hilarious Mirzapur crossover you didn't see coming
In Anurag Basu's 'Metro... In Dino', things unfold with ease. Love takes its sweet time to bloom, and the monsoon becomes an additional character in the story. But even with all its beauty, nothing stands out quite like one particular scene - a moment that makes you laugh and silently thank whoever decided to include it in the all begins with the casting of Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal - two actors famously known for playing gangsters in 'Mirzapur', the hit Prime Video series. Tripathi's Kaleen Bhaiya, and Fazal's Guddu Bhaiya are iconic. So, when Basu (or someone from the film's team) decides to sneak in a playful crossover detail in their film, cinema Alert: The scene has no significance in the story. It doesn't drive the narrative forward or add any emotional weight. It exists purely to make the audience laugh, and say, "Oh, I see what you did there...."The moment happens when Tripathi's Monty is driving, and Fazal's Akash runs across the road. Just as he narrowly avoids getting hit by Monty's car, the latter looks at him and says, "Guddu bhaiya, dhyan se (Be careful, Guddu Bhaiya)."Do you see it? Do you see the pun that comes without warning? That subtle, blink-and-miss moment that just drops on the screen - a perfectly placed Guddu Bhaiya x Kaleen Bhaiya crossover in Basu's romantic universe. And when it happens, jaws drop and theatres erupt in laughter and makes it even better is how casually it's done. There's no dramatic music, no slow-motion - just a seamless moment, delivered with effortless charm that it becomes unforgettable. It's a reminder of the pure joy cinema can bring, especially when actors of Tripathi and Fazal's calibre deliver it with a wink and a like a bonus feature added to the breezy narrative of 'Metro... In Dino'. You come expecting music, mood and chemistry, and you get all of that, but nothing prepares you for that one unexpected crossover that steals the if you are paying attention, there are more such surprises waiting to be discovered in the film. 'Metro... In Dino' also features Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Konkona Sensharma. It is currently running in theatres.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Pankaj Tripathi#Ali Fazal
Hindustan Times
42 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Sarzameen Trailer: Ibrahim as Kajol's son locks horns with dad Prithviraj; fans say ‘star kid nahi, future star'
Earlier this week when the teaser of Sarzameen released, fans were left divided. While Kajol reminded netizens of her 2006 film Fanaa, the internet was delighted to see Malayalam heartthrob Prithviraj Sukumaran in a Hindi film again. But many judged Saif Ali Khan's son Ibrahim Ali Khan on the basis of his disappointing debut film Nadaaniyan, having barely any expectations from his second outing. Well, the trailer of Sarzameen has now been unveiled by makers, and Ibrahim has successfully shut down trolls once and for all with his impactful performance in the two minute long clip. Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ibrahim Ali Khan in Sarzameen trailer Directed by Boman Irani's son Kayoze Irani and backed by Karan Johar, Sarzameen is all set to release on Jio Hotstar on July 25. While the teaser left a lot to imagination, with netizens wondering if Ibrahim Ali Khan is a terrorist, the trailer clarifies things a bit. According to the same, Ibrahim aka Harman is Kajol and army officer Prithviraj Sukumaran's son. He has a troubled relationship with his father since childhood and things only get worse later on in life, leaving Kajol split up between the two. There is still a lot of mystery around his character — does he become a terrorist? Or has someone stolen Harman's identity? Well, despite having no dialogues in the trailer, Ibrahim has managed to leave audiences deeply impressed with his intense, natural and very convincing performance. Lauding the newcomer, a social media user shared, 'Itni natural acting iggy Impressed boss,' whereas another impressed fan stated, 'Brooo Ibrahim ate this UP in #Sarzameen trailer. That screen presence?? Too good 🔥🔥🔥.' Another comment read, 'Star kid nahi, future star lag raha hai 🔥,' whereas a fan gushed, 'oh this looks solid even ibrahim is holding up good ahh prithviraj and kajol look 🦋✨🦋✨😫😫🦋🦋✨ I AM SOO SEATED #Kajol #Sarzameen.' Another internet user shared, 'IAK ka look aur feel sab kuch next level.' Prithviraj, on the other hand, has won hearts with his onscreen aura. One fan shared, 'Prithviraj is such a compelling actor, even watched the trailer on mute and he still had my full attention. Now I'm even more excited for Daayra with Meghna and Kareena,' whereas another comment read, 'He really draws your attention.. Plus he is genuinely a good actor... Unpopular take - in salaar i found him much better than even prabhas.' Well, excitement and expectations from Sarzameen have definitely gone up after the trailer release.
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Metro In Dino Twitter Reviews: Anurag Basu's sequel gets a glowing verdict, but Sara Ali Khan is the star of the show
Filmmaker Anurag Basu has been the mastermind behind several Bollywood hits. In the list of his most celebrated work, Life in a... Metro (2007) holds a special place. Not only did the film shake up the box office but also received critical acclaim. So when Anurag announced a spiritual sequel, fans were obviously here for it. Starring an ensemble star cast including Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Konkona Sensharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh, Metro... In Dino arrived in theatres today. Well, Aurag's storytelling and his much-awaited reunion with Pritam is winning hearts. But the show-stealer this time is Sara as Chumki. Sara Ali Khan in Metro In Dino Netizens had a lot to say about Sara Ali Khan's new look in Metro... In Dino when the poster was unveiled. Some even compared it to the time her father Saif Ali Khan dressed up as a woman for Humshakal (2014). Meanwhile, her cute chemistry with Aditya Roy Kapur was appreciated when the trailer and songs were released. Well, today netizens are busy gushing over her performance, which many are claiming is Sara's career best yet. One such fan gushed, 'Chumki is Sara's best character. Period. #SaraAliKhan #MetroInDino,' whereas another internet user shared, 'This is your reminder that Sara Ali Khan is OWNING the screen in #MetroInDino.' Lauding the film, another social media user shared, '#AnuragBasu crafts a touching mosaic of modern love, loneliness & second chances. A spiritual sequel to Life in a... Metro, it connects four stories with heart, humour & honesty. No buzz, no big push — this one relies entirely on word of mouth. The #PankajTripathi–#KonkonaSenSharma & #AnupamKher–#NeenaGupta arcs stand out warm, witty, and deeply moving. #AdityaRoyKapur is in solid form, #SaraAliKhan surprises. #AliFazal & #FatimaSanaShaikh bring emotional depth, even if their tracks needed tighter writing #MetroInDino.' A fan also stated, 'A soulful masterpiece. Watched it first day, first show — totally worth it! Top-notch cinematography, music, BGM, screenplay & direction. Thank you for this experience. 🙌.' After reading these rave reviews, are you planning to watch Metro... In Dino on the silver screen this weekend?
