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The Hindu
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Kajol-starrer ‘Maa' collects ₹4.93 crore at box office
Maa, a mythological horror film featuring Kajol, has earned ₹4.93 crore nett on its opening day at the domestic box office, the makers announced on Saturday. Maa is written by Saiwyn Quadras and directed by Vishal Furia, known for Lapachhapi", Criminal Justice" and Chhori. It presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, and is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak. The film released in theatres on Friday (June 27, 2025). The production banner shared the box office collection on its official X handle. The post featuring film's poster had "Fear Finds Faith 4.93 crore day 1 NBOC India" written over it. ALSO READ:Kajol clarifies Ramoji Film City comment: It's absolutely safe The caption read, "Your love has been unstoppable for this mytho-horror tale! #MaaTheFilm - in cinemas NOW." The film also stars Indraneil Sengupta, Kherin Sharma and Ronit Roy. It narrates the story of a mother who becomes Goddess Kali to end a demonic curse rooted in fear, blood, and betrayal.
Pink Villa
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: Sitaare Zameen Par performs better than new releases F1 and Maa on second Friday; Three films aggregate Rs 15.75 crore
The Aamir Khan-led Sitaare Zameen Par was the top pick for the cinema-going audience today, as the RS Prasanna directorial has collected in the range of Rs 6.25 crore on the second Friday, taking total collections to Rs 93.75 crore. The film has performed better than the two new releases – F1 and Maa – on its second Friday, which signifies a long run in the weeks to come. The second Friday hold has confirmed a hit status for the Aamir Khan film, as it is headed for a finish in the north of Rs 150 crore in India. The Brad Pitt starrer F1 was the second-best performing film of the week, as the sport thriller has clocked Rs 5.00 crore on Friday. The film has overperformed vis-à-vis expectations, and is headed to emerge a solid success story in India, as a big jump is definitely on cards for the Brad Pitt starrer. 2025 has been good for Hollywood films, and F1 has just added itself to the list of success stories from the West. The third best performer of the day was the Kajol led horror thriller, which has also done well on the opening day, with first day business in the range of Rs 4.00 crore to Rs 4.50 crore. The film suffered in advance bookings due to a fractured release, but did well on the day with strong walk-ins to make up for the relatively slow movement in advance bookings. The Ajay Devgn and Jio Studios produced film has also laid the platform to show big jumps over the weekend, and place itself in a spot to emerge a success story. All in all, it was a good day for the exhibitors with 3 films aggregating Rs 15.75 crore on a working Friday, which is a great result. With Jurassic World, and Superman slated to release in the coming 2 weeks, the victory run is expected to continue at the box-office. Check out The Box Office Collections of Feature Films on June 27! Sitaare Zameen Par: Rs 6.25 crore F1: Rs 5.00 crore Maa: Rs 4.50 crore
Canada News.Net
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Canada News.Net
"Listening is most powerful parenting tool": Kajol gets candid before 'Maa' release
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): As she gears up for the release of her mythological horror debut 'Maa', actress Kajol opens up about a different kind of fear--one that every mother knows too well. In a conversation with ANI, she shared her perspective on motherhood, the delicate balance between protection and independence, and the deeply personal experiences that resonate with her latest role. When asked how she balances protecting her children and allowing them to face their own fears, Kajol reflected with the grounded wisdom of experience: 'My children are much older now. I have taught them a lot of skills. So now I will have to trust my upbringing. Look, I have taught you for so long, now it's time for you to learn your lesson and to practise it.' It's a philosophy of parenting that echoes the essence of 'Maa'--a film about a mother fighting ancient evils to protect her daughter. But in real life, Kajol believes parenting teenagers is as much about listening as it is about guiding. 'Sometimes just listening to them makes them also see your point of view and makes you also see their point of view. So, I guess listening is the most powerful parenting tool,' she said. Speaking about the most vulnerable period of motherhood, Kajol offered a moving reflection. 'The first day that the child is born in this world is the first day that the mother is born in the world as well.' Describing those initial few months as the toughest, Kajol revealed the immense pressure mothers face to prove their worth, both to themselves and to the world. 'There's a pressure on a mother that... no one can question me whether I am a good mother or not. You have to do superhuman things like not sleeping for six months and still have a happy face,' Kajol said. In a way, that relentless strength mirrors her upcoming role in 'Maa', where Kajol plays a mother confronting supernatural forces rooted in mythology, grief, and legacy. Directed by Vishal Furia and produced by Ajay Devgn and Jio Studios, 'Maa' is a unique entry in Indian cinema. The film marks Kajol's first foray into the horror genre and brings with it a compelling narrative: a mother-daughter road trip gone horribly wrong after they encounter a cursed tree haunted by ancient spirits. With a stellar cast featuring Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, Yaaneea Bharadwaj, and Surjyasikha Das, Maa blends mythology and horror to deliver a gripping emotional journey. The film is slated to release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali on June 27, 2025. (ANI)
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
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 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 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: advertisement Presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, 'Maa' is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande and co-produced by Kumar Mangat 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 IN THIS STORY#Kajol Devgan
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"What a night!": Kajol shares pictures from screening of her upcoming film 'MAA'
Kajol shared pictures from the screening of her upcoming film, 'MAA', on Instagram featuring her family. Actor Renuka Shahane also attended the screening night. Actor Kajol treated her fans with a glimpse of the special screening of her upcoming film 'MAA'. On Thursday, Kajol shared pictures from the screening on Instagram featuring her husband and actor Ajay Devgn , her mother Tanuja, sister Tanishaa Mukerji, son Yug, mother-in-law Veena Devgn, nephew Aaman Devgn and sister-in-law Neelam Devgn. Actor Renuka Shahane also attended the screening night. "Wrapped in love, laughter, and maa ki on screen and off. What a night! #MaaTheFilm #onedaytogo," she captioned. Netizens reacted to the post, showering the film with best wishes in the comment section. A user wrote, "Many many congratulations. The movie is going to be setting wavessssss!!" Another fan commented, "Best wishes." Directed by Vishal Furia, 'Maa' marks Kajol's return to the big screen after a three-year hiatus. Her last theatrical release was 'Salaam Venky'. Excited about the film, Kajol said, "I am very excited. My film is releasing in theatres after a long time and I am extremely happy about actor has to reinvent himself/herself with time. I had never thought I would do a horror film, but here we are. I am extremely proud of this film. The script is quite good. I am a big mythological buff. I love our Indian mythology. We have so many stories. So, I think it was one of my favourite stories. " "I am very grateful that I have done this film. I think we have made a very good film. Now audience will Maa ki kasam, humne achi film banai hai," Kajol laughed. Presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, Maa is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande and co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak. It will hit the theatres on June 27.
