When a film is named ‘Maa’, the expectations of the audience automatically increase. Full of emotions, this Kajol film came with hope in the beginning, but now it seems to be slowly fading. There was excitement among the audience about this mid-year release of 2025, but the box office figures are telling a different story.
17th day earnings and current situation
Kajol starrer ‘Maa’ earned only Rs 65 lakh on its 17th day, which is a jump of only 8% compared to the 60 lakhs of the previous day. This figure is considered disappointing for a film that could have made it to the list of top 10 films of the year. Although the film definitely caught the attention of the audience for a few days in the beginning, but gradually the mixed response of mouth publicity and reviews slowed down its pace.
Tough competition had an impact
‘Maa’ is facing competition from many big films in theaters. Films like ‘Sitare Zameen Par’, ‘Maalik’ and the recently released ‘Metro In Dinon’ attracted the audience more. Especially ‘Metro In Dinon’ not only received critical acclaim but also performed well at the box office. In such a situation, ‘Maa’ could not hold its ground amidst all these.
The story is strong, but it did not connect
‘Maa’ is a mythological horror drama that tries to give a different kind of experience. Kajol has once again tried to bring out emotions with her acting, but due to a little weakness in the script and direction, the audience could not connect deeply with the story. An attempt was made to connect emotions and fear together, but the audience did not like this mixture very much.
What next
The film now has very limited time to increase its earnings, because more new films are going to be released in the next few days. If ‘Maa’ has to make a place in the list of top 10 grossing films, then it will have to make a strong comeback in the coming weekend. However, it would not be wrong to say that the film may not have touched the expected heights in terms of earnings, but as a thematic experiment, it can be called a bold step in Hindi cinema.
Emotional performance appreciated
Kajol’s fans have wholeheartedly appreciated her acting. Many viewers have praised her emotional presentation on social media, which shows that the film has definitely conveyed an emotional message to its special audience. But the film remained a little weak in connecting with the wide audience. ‘Maa’ brought an emotional and scary story, but its impact at the box office was not as expected. Even though the film added a different experience to Kajol’s career, the earnings figures proved to be less than expected. Now it remains to be seen whether this film will be able to do any miracle in the coming weeks or not.
Disclaimer: This article has been written on the basis of publicly available information and estimated figures. The actual earnings figures may vary when announced by the producer or distributor. The article is for informational purposes only and has no personal connection to any person or organization.
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