Maa X reviews: Fans call Kajol's film average, praise her acting and VFX
'Maa', starring Kajol, is a new mythological horror film that released on June 27. A spine-chilling chapter from the universe of 'Shaitaan', the film is directed by Vishal Furia. Early viewers have already shared their reactions on social media after catching the first shows.Also featuring Indraneil Sengupta, Kherin Sharma, and Ronit Roy, 'Maa' is about a mother who becomes Kali to end a demonic curse rooted in fear, blood, and betrayal.advertisementMoviegoers shared their take on the film, with one user calling it "gripping". It further added, "Maa blends emotions, horror and mythology seamlessly. Kajol delivers a knockout act (sic)."
Meanwhile, a second user called the film "strictly average". He further wrote, "Kajol decent performance and VFX is only saving grace for Maa. Routine story. Tiring music. Ordinary casting, poor direction with force horror elements. Evokes no goosebumps. Watch it at your own risk (sic)."A third user wrote, "Kajol stuns in a mythological horror that blends emotion with eerie visuals. First half is slow, but the emotional climax hits hard. A unique attempt with strong performances, especially from Kajol. Watch it for the mother's roar (sic)."Read all the reviews here:
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Presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, 'Maa' is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande and co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak.Watch the trailer for 'Maa' here: India Today's review of 'Maa' reads, "'Maa' follows quite a predictable arc: an ordinary mother with a child in danger, a cursed past, a mysterious mytho-creature, and then, of course, the divine awakening. The setting makes you want to enter the world, but the horror genre thrives on tension, surprise, jump scares, and some disruption. The plots are guessable and the beats too familiar, taking the edge off what could have been a powerful ride."While addressing the media, Kajol once said, 'This is my strongest role ever.' Kajol plays a mother determined to protect her daughter against all odds, a role she describes as both intense and deeply personal.- EndsMust Watch
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