Kajol is all set to scare the audience for the first time with her upcoming horror movie ‘Maa’. This film is extra special because it is produced by her husband, Ajay Devgn, and is reportedly part of the Shaitaan universe. The buzz is strong, and the box office predictions look great!
‘Maa’ Box Office Prediction
Directed by Vishal Furia, ‘Maa’ has become one of the most awaited movies in recent times. It is currently the most anticipated film on IMDb. On BookMyShow, more than 15,300 people have already shown interest in watching it. That’s a strong signal for a good opening.
The movie is expected to earn between 6 to 8 crores on its first day at the Indian box office. However, it will face competition from another horror film – ‘Nikita Roy’, starring Sonakshi Sinha and Paresh Rawal. Since both are horror movies, the audience might split, which could affect ticket sales.
‘Maa’ will also release alongside ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ and ‘Housefull 5’, but since they belong to different genres, all three films might find their own audiences.
Ajay Devgn’s Horror Debut with ‘Bhoot’
Ajay Devgn stepped into the horror genre 22 years ago with ‘Bhoot’ (2003), directed by Ram Gopal Varma. That movie had a solid performance for its time. It opened with 1.27 crores on Day 1 and made about 14.48 crores in its lifetime collection.
‘Bhoot’ was made on a budget of 6.75 crores, according to Box Office India, and it was a hit. It became a cult classic in Indian horror cinema and helped Ajay Devgn explore a new genre successfully.
Kajol vs Ajay Devgn: Who Wins at the Horror Box Office?
Now, Kajol is ready to try horror too, and her film is already showing better pre-release numbers. If ‘Maa’ opens at even 6 crores, it will be a huge jump of 372% more than Ajay Devgn’s ‘Bhoot’ on opening day. That’s a big deal!
This time, though, it’s not a competition but a team effort. Ajay Devgn is producing the film under Devgn Films, in collaboration with Jio Studios. So whether it’s Kajol in front of the camera or Ajay behind the scenes, the success of ‘Maa’ will be a win-win for both.
More About ‘Maa’
‘Maa’ is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 27, 2025. Alongside Kajol, the movie also stars talented actors like Ronit Bose Roy and Indranil Sengupta. With a strong cast, a gripping storyline, and high expectations, this horror thriller might become one of the top performers of the year.
Fans are excited not just to see Kajol in a never-before-seen role, but also to explore a deeper horror universe that may connect with ‘Shaitaan’.
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