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Kajol’s Maa Draws ₹17.36 Crore Opening Weekend, Grapples With Piracy and Limited Screens

Reports of a full film leak online, coupled with a dispute over screen allocations, have emerged after its robust three-day performance

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Kajol's still from the mythological horror film, Maa.
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Maa box office Day 2: Kajol film crosses Rs 10 crore after solid Saturday growth

Overview

  • The film earned about ₹4.5 crore on Friday and saw a roughly 26% rise to ₹6.26 crore on Saturday, before netting ₹6.71 crore on Sunday.
  • Its three-day net tally reached approximately ₹17.36 crore in India, marking a strong start for a women-led mythological horror entry.
  • Pirated copies of the complete movie surfaced on torrent platforms within 48 hours of release, prompting anti-piracy concerns.
  • Producers say the 1,500-screen rollout and uneven show allocations limited the film’s box office potential.
  • Maa, produced by Devgn Films and Jio Studios, is slated to premiere on Netflix after its theatrical run, reflecting a growing hybrid release trend.