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'Maa' reviews out: Netizens hail Kajol's brilliant performance, praise VFX

Kajol's supernatural drama 'Maa' hit the big screens on Friday. Fans who watched the early shows of the horror mythological film in theatres, have now shared their reviews of the Kajol starrer. As expected, the veteran actress has stolen the show with her poignant performance as a desperate mother who races against time to save her child from evil supernatural forces. 'All I can say today is that I am mesmerized by @itsKajolD in #MAA. She carries the film on her shoulders. Kajol is the most powerful actress in India today who can breathe fire into a scene with just a look or expression. And her eyes emote. Kajol is BRILLIANT in & as Maa..' wrote one fan on X. — upalakbr999 (@upalakbr999) Another praised the movie for its strong emotional core and brilliant visual effects. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Live the Luxe Life – 3 BHK at ₹3.85 Cr* | Sunteck City Sunteck City Learn More Undo — ahmy30 (@ahmy30) Another tweeted, 'Yesterday saw the film MAA starring Kajol Devgan. Should say excellent film, excellent direction, excellent music, and what a wonderful performance from Kajol!' — BabbuJMehra (@BabbuJMehra) However, not all reviewers were impressed. One called out the movie for having a tedious plot and being unintentionally hilarious. ''Maa Kasam,' what a squandering of talents on a plot that's lethargic, uninspiring, and triggers unintentional laughs rather than shivers,' the comment read. — cineblues (@cineblues) Inside The World Of Maa Helmed by filmmaker Vishal Furia, Maa is a spine-chilling blend of mythology and horror, led by Kajol in a commanding central role. Alongside her, the cast includes Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, and Kherin Sharma, all playing pivotal characters who help shape this dark, emotionally charged narrative. The storyline follows a devoted mother—portrayed by Kajol—who sets out on a seemingly ordinary road journey with her daughter. However, the path soon twists into a nightmarish ordeal as they encounter spectral entities and unearthly forces. At the core of this haunting tale lies a mysterious, cursed tree and an age-old legend shrouded in blood and fear. As the horrors unfold, Kajol's character is forced to confront ancient evils that threaten to consume not just her but the bond she shares with her daughter. Drawing creative energy from the mythological saga of Goddess Kali and the fearsome demon Raktabija, the film channels deep-rooted cultural lore into a terrifying cinematic experience. The visual tone and narrative pacing invoke the wrath and power of divine feminine energy clashing against demonic darkness, giving the story both emotional gravity and mythic grandeur. Maa is the second chapter in Ajay Devgn's evolving horror cinematic universe, coming on the heels of the well-received Shaitaan. With Kajol stepping into a fiery, protective mother's role—unafraid to face down malevolent spirits—the film builds on themes of maternal strength, sacrifice, and otherworldly terror. With its eerie atmosphere, emotionally charged storytelling , and myth-inspired villainy, Maa positions itself as a compelling and intense addition to the supernatural horror genre, continuing Ajay Devgn's ambitious exploration of fear, folklore, and family.