Maa

Maa (transl. Mother) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language mythological horror film directed by Vishal Furia. The film stars Kajol in the title role, alongside Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, and Kherin Sharma. It is a spinoff to the 2024 film Shaitaan, being set in the same universe. After her husband dies due to a supernatural cause, a mother and her daughter visit his ancestral village, only to discover a demonic curse that puts their lives at risk. The mother puts up a fight and defeats the demon even while making tough choices. Maa was released theatrically on 27 June 2025. It received mixed reviews from critics who widely praised Kajol's performance but criticised the script.