Maa Box Office Day 6: Kajol’s Mythological Horror Nears ₹25 Crore Mark, Set to Surpass Deva

Kajol’s latest release Maa, a mythological horror thriller, is proving to be a box office dark horse, steadily gaining momentum and set to surpass the first-week earnings of Shahid Kapoor’s action-packed Deva. After six days in theatres, Maa has raked in an impressive ₹23.7 crore, with projections suggesting it will comfortably cross ₹25 crore within the first week.

Directed by Rahul Dholakia, Maa blends ancient folklore with psychological suspense, a genre rarely explored in mainstream Bollywood. Kajol’s intense performance as a mother grappling with supernatural forces rooted in myth has received wide praise from both audiences and critics.

Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown:

• Day 1 (Friday): ₹4.3 crore

• Day 2 (Saturday): ₹4.9 crore

• Day 3 (Sunday): ₹5.4 crore

• Day 4 (Monday): ₹3.6 crore

• Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹2.7 crore

• Day 6 (Wednesday): ₹2.8 crore (early estimates)

Total so far: ₹23.7 crore

Set to Outpace Shahid Kapoor’s Deva

Shahid Kapoor’s action-drama Deva, which released just a week earlier, had a strong start but has seen a noticeable drop in footfalls after its initial weekend. Deva collected approximately ₹24 crore in its first week, but its weekday performance lagged behind expectations. With Maa showing steadier daily numbers and stronger audience retention in Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities, it’s poised to edge past Deva’s first-week tally.

Trade analysts credit the film’s tight screenplay, haunting atmosphere, and Kajol’s star power for its strong performance — especially since it entered cinemas with moderate expectations and limited screens compared to a typical commercial release.

Audience and Critical Reception

The film’s mix of mythology, maternal instinct, and horror has struck a chord, particularly among urban multiplex audiences. Social media buzz and positive word-of-mouth have helped sustain interest. Kajol’s portrayal of a mother confronting ancient evil has been widely lauded as one of her most emotionally intense performances in recent years.

Outlook for Week 2

With no major release clashing this Friday, Maa is expected to maintain a healthy run into its second weekend. Industry insiders believe the film could close its lifetime collection around ₹38–40 crore if the current pace continues.

Maa is shaping up to be a sleeper success, surprising the trade with its solid hold and genre-defying appeal. If it continues its current trajectory, it will not only outperform Shahid Kapoor’s Deva at the box office but also reinforce Kajol’s stature as a versatile lead capable of carrying offbeat narratives on her shoulders.