Overview

• Critics and audiences praised Kajol’s nuanced portrayal of a mother confronting ancient evil, calling it her most powerful screen role.
• The film’s high-quality visual effects and atmospheric depiction of mythology won acclaim even from reviewers who found its narrative predictable.
• Several reviewers described the horror elements as uneven, noting that scares and thematic build-up lagged until the climax.
• Maa collected approximately ₹4.15 crore on its opening day and recorded about 16.5% overall occupancy in Hindi shows.
• Supporting roles by Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta and newcomer Kherin Sharma drew mixed notices, with Roy’s performance highlighted as a standout.