'Maa' advance box office predictions Day 1: Kajol's horror film eyes promising start amid clash with Akshay Kumar's 'Kannappa'
Kajol is making her long-awaited return to the big screen with director
Vishal Furia
's 'Maa', hitting theatres across India today. The Hindi horror film marks the actress' first major release in over three years and hopes to scare off some of the competition as it makes its way to big screen.
While Housefull 5 and Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par continue to draw significant footfalls, Maa enters the box office arena with fair expectations. Early estimates suggest the film is targeting a Day 1 collection between Rs 4.50 crore and Rs 6.50 crore net, according to reports on Pinkvilla and Koimoi. Given its mid-scale budget, such an opening would set it up for a good start.
If Maa manages to land on the higher end of that range, it could potentially surpass Shahid Kapoor's Deva, which earned Rs 5.78 crore.
If the horror film can cross the Rs 6 crore mark, it can claim the 10th spot on the biggest Bollywood opening of 2025 so far.
In an effort to boost advance bookings,
Ajay Devgn
unveiled a limited-time "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" offer. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote:
'Chandarpur ke darr ka maza sabke saath hi aayega! Buy 2 tickets, get 1 free - Advance Booking Open Now. Hurry! Offer valid till this FRIDAY. #MaaTheFilm - in cinemas tomorrow, 27th June.'
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The offer is expected to boost footfalls for Maa, especially as it competes directly with
Akshay Kumar
's Kannappa, also releasing today.
Maa received a UA 16+ certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), making it suitable for viewers aged 16 and above. Clocking in at 2 hours and 15 minutes, the film promises a tightly paced horror experience steeped in myth and maternal instinct.
The plot follows Kajol's character, a mother who embarks on a road trip with her daughter. What begins as a fun journey to reconnect turns into a nightmare as they encounter eerie supernatural forces linked to a cursed tree and a legend. The film reportedly blends Indian folklore with chilling horror elements.
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