US EditionMaa X Review: Netizens Hail Kajol’s ‘Fantastic Performance’ In Mythological Horror Film
- The mythological horror film Maa, starring Kajol and directed by Vishal Furia, released in theaters on June 27, 2025.
- The film, part of Ajay Devgn's horror universe, draws on the legend of Goddess Kali and demon Raktabija, with a mother confronting supernatural forces.
- Kajol plays Ambika, a fierce mother protecting her daughter Shweta against demonic threats in a Bengali village, supported by co-stars Ronit Roy and Indraneil Sengupta.
- Audiences praise Kajol's performance as intense and emotive, with some calling Maa a gripping blend of horror and mythology but note the screenplay and visuals lack polish.
- Maa’s release adds a visually ambitious but narratively conventional chapter to Indian horror, highlighting Kajol's role while exposing genre limitations in emotional engagement.
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Kajol starrer film 'Maa' has been released in theatres. Kajol is again seen in a powerful role in this film produced by Ajay Devgan. If you are planning to watch it, then read our review first.
Maa review: Kajol salvages striking but familiar myth-meets-fantasy horror
'Maa' movie review: 'Maa' features Kajol as a mother battling dark mythological forces in a visually rich horror setting. Despite impressive effects, the film struggles with predictable storytelling and emotional impact.
'Maa' Movie Ending Explained: Is Amshaja's Seed Dead Or Alive?
The ending of Maa was centered around Ambika’s efforts to save her daughter, Shweta, from the clutches of Amshaja. How did it come to that? Well, thousands of years ago, Maa Kali beheaded the “asur” named Raktabeej. When a drop of blood fell in Chandrapur, Amshaja was born, and he began preying on the village’s girls and sexually abusing them. Unable to stand this cascade of atrocities, a “bhakt” of Maa Kali prayed to the goddess to give him the…
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