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India.com
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Maa Box Office Collection Day 1: Kajol Starrer Performed Well, Surpassing Salaam Venky Opening Collection
New Delhi: After a three-year hiatus, Bollywood star Kajol has returned to the big screen with Maa, a horror drama that has captured audience attention and has delivered a solid box office opening. Marking her first venture into the horror genre, Maa exceeded expectations on Day 1, both critically and commercially. The horror drama not only drew positive audience response but also surpassed the Day 1 collection of her previous film, Salaam Venky. According to trade tracking portal Sacnilk, Maa earned Rs 4.65 crore on its opening day in India, significantly outperforming Kajol's last theatrical release, Salaam Venky, which had collected only Rs 0.65 crore on its first day. This is Kajol's first venture into the horror genre The film's Day 1 worldwide gross stands at Rs 6.50 crore, with Rs 5.50 crore from India and Rs 1.00 crore from overseas markets. On Friday, June 27, Maa recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 20.52%, reflecting decent footfall and strong word-of-mouth buzz for a horror release. Set in the expanding Shaitaan cinematic universe, Maa continues the supernatural narrative launched by the 2024 hit Shaitaan, which starred Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan. That film debuted with ₹14.75 crore and went on to become a horror blockbuster, laying the groundwork for this interconnected universe. Kajol's return has clearly resonated with audiences, especially with the unique blend of horror and emotional drama that Maa offers. All eyes will now be on its weekend performance and whether it can sustain momentum in the days ahead. Kajol's horror film Maa had already created a buzz online after the release of its intense trailer. The trailer starts with Kajol driving her daughter along a dark, empty road. When the girl complains about period pain, Kajol gently tells her they'll stop soon. But things take a sudden and shocking turn when a dead body crashes into their car window. From there, the two end up in a strange village called Chandanpur, where everything quickly starts to go wrong. Directed by Vishal Furia, Maa hit theatres on June 27 and features a star-studded cast, with Kajol in the lead alongside Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, Kherin Sharma, Jitin Gulati, Gopal Singh, Surjyasikha Das, Yaaneea Bharadwaj, and Roopkatha Chakraborty.
The Hindu
2 hours 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.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kajol narrates the incident when Amrish Puri lost his memory after filming the waterfall scene with Ajay Devgn: 'Kaun hu main, kya kar raha hu?'
Kajol revealed that Amrish Puri once suffered a three-hour memory loss during a waterfall scene with Ajay Devgn, causing concern on set. The two frequently collaborated, and Amrish deeply admired Ajay. Puri passed away in 2005 after battling rare blood cancer and undergoing brain surgery. Kajol 's well-known incident of momentarily losing her memory during the filming of 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' is familiar to many fans. In a similar vein, Amrish Puri experienced a brief episode of memory loss while working with Ajay Devgn , Kajol's husband. This sudden lapse lasted about three hours and caused considerable concern among the crew. Kajol Shares Amrish Puri's Memory Loss Experience In an interview with Mashable India, Kajol revealed that her 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge' co-star, Amrish Puri, experienced a similar memory lapse. She shared, 'Amrish ji ki bhi yaadash gayi thi (Amrish Puri too lost his memory).' She explained that during the shooting of a film with Ajay Devgn, Amrish Puri had to perform a scene under a waterfall. Due to the strong force of the water and the absence of any padding on his head, he was unable to remember anything after coming out of the waterfall. The Incident on Set The actress revealed that Amrish was all like, 'Kaun hu mai? Kya kar raha hu (Who am I? What am I doing)?'. The people were all so worried about him on set. He also took about three hours and eventually regained his memory. Amrish Puri and Ajay Devgn's Collaboration Amrish Puri and Ajay Devgn have shared the screen in numerous films such as 'Taarzan: The Wonder Car', 'Phool Aur Kaante', 'Hulchula', and 'Gair'. Kajol revealed in the same interview that through their frequent collaborations, Amrish developed a deep affection for her husband. She mentioned, 'He loved Ajay.' Amrish Puri's Final Days In 2005, Amrish Puri passed away at 72 after battling myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare blood cancer. Just days before his death, he underwent brain surgery as part of his medical treatment.
Hans India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Kajol embraces divine feminine power in ‘Maa'
Bollywood star Kajol is drawing attention for her spiritually intense and emotionally charged portrayal of divine feminine energy in her latest film Maa, a mythological horror that hit theatres on June 27. Speaking about her experience, the 50-year-old actress shared how filming the powerful 'Kali Shakti' song sequence left her in awe of the fierce goddess energy she was channeling. 'It was such a visceral experience — hypnotic, really,' Kajol recalled. 'Everyone on set could feel it. You go into a daze listening to that song. It has this incredible power.' One of the most transformative moments for Kajol came during the unveiling of the Goddess Kali statue. Covered during the initial days of shooting, the statue was revealed during a key scene. Kajol remembers feeling awestruck when she first laid eyes on it. 'I literally gasped. She was so powerful, so beautiful. That shot, when I remove the cloth from Kali Maa, is one of the most impactful visuals of the film,' she said. Expressing heartfelt gratitude, Kajol shared how working in front of the idol each day gave her a deep sense of connection. 'I felt blessed — like I was performing in front of the goddess herself. It was truly unique,' she added. Maa explores a mother-daughter duo caught in a demonic curse in the husband's ancestral town. Also starring Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, and Kherin Sharma, the film serves as a spiritual spinoff to 2024's Shaitaan. Through her role, Kajol embodies strength, divinity, and the essence of womanhood, reminding audiences of the power and grace rooted in the feminine spirit.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Maa full movie leaked online, Kajol's horror drama hit by piracy
Maa full movie leaked online: Maa, starring Kajol, hit the screens on June 27 and opened to a good response at the box office. According to Sacnilk, a trade website, the horror drama earned Rs 4.50 (approx) on the first day. It has now been hit by piracy. Maa full movie leaked Kajol is in the limelight because of her latest film Maa, which is in theatres now. In the latest development, the horror thriller has been leaked online. According to reports, pirated versions of the flick are available on several illegal platforms. Moreover, keywords such as 'watch Maa online' and 'Maa free download' are being widely searched. Piracy is one of the major threats facing the entertainment fraternity. It dilutes the efforts of those behind the film in question and also adversely affects the box office numbers. Moreover, it can also leave viewers vulnerable to fraud and legal complications. One should therefore watch Maa only in theatres. Alternatively, they can wait for it to premiere on OTT. About Maa Maa is a horror drama directed by Vishal Furia. The movie centres on a mother and her daughter as they deal with demons in a village. Maa stars Kajol and Ronit Roy. It is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande.
