Maa Kajol Powerful Comeback as Goddess Kali

 Basic Information

• Release Date: June 27, 2025 (released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali)

• Runtime: Approximately 133 minutes

• Production Companies: Jio Studios, Devgn Films, Panorama Studios

• Distributor: PVR Inox Pictures, Panorama Studios

• Screenplay: Saiwyn Quadras

• Dialogues: Amil Keeyan Khan and Ajit Jagtap

• Music: Harsh Upadhyay, Shiv Malhotra, Rocky Khanna

• Cinematography: Pushkar Singh

• Editing: Sandeep Francis

 Main Cast & Characters

• Kajol – Ambika (the mother, who transforms into Goddess Kali)

• Kherin Sharma – Shweta (Ambika’s daughter)

• Indraneil Sengupta – Shuvankar (Ambika’s husband from the village of Chandrapur)

• Ronit Roy – Joydev (the village chief/antagonist)

• Jitin Gulati, Gopal Singh, Divyendu Bhattacharya, and others in supporting roles

 Spoiler-Free Plot

After the mysterious death of her husband Shuvankar, Ambika returns to his village Chandrapur with her daughter Shweta. There, she encounters a dark evil threatening the village. In the face of this demonic force and corruption, she awakens a divine power within herself — transforming into Goddess Kali to fight darkness and protect her daughter and the innocent.

Box Office & Reviews

Box Office Performance:

• Day 1: ₹4.65 crore

• Day 2 & 3: ₹6 crore each

• Day 4: ₹2.25 crore

• Total so far: ~₹19.9 crore
  (Revenue dropped by 68% after the weekend)

Critical Response:

• Praised for:

  • Kajol’s powerful performance

  • Portrayal of motherhood

  • Visual effects and mythological elements

• Criticized for:

  • Predictable storyline

  • Weak CGI in some scenes

  • Emotional drop in the climax

 Interesting Facts

• This film is a spin-off in the “Shaitaan” (2024) universe.

• The end credits include the names of the filmmakers’ mothers as a tribute.

• Before release, Kajol visited Dakshineswar Kali Temple, calling this her strongest role yet.

• A sequel (“Maa 2” or “Maa Returns”) has been hinted at by Kajol and producers.

Worth Watching?

Yes, if you enjoy:

• Powerful female leads

• Stories with mythological depth

• Horror with emotional and cultural resonance

 But keep in mind:

• Some viewers may find the CGI weak

• The plot may feel formulaic to seasoned horror fans

• The ending may not satisfy everyone

📺 OTT Release Info

• Theatrical release: June 27, 2025

• Expected OTT release: August or September 2025
  (likely to stream on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video)

🔗 Summary Table

Instagram links:

• Kajol: instagram.com/kajol

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