A woman and her daughter arrive in a remote village intending to settle family affairs. What begins as a routine visit soon spirals into a chilling ordeal as they confront ancient rituals vanishing girls and a haunting presence tied to a cursed tree. The mother driven by love and desperation must face unspeakable horrors to protect her child. Which film is this? This gripping narrative unfolds in the 2025 mythological horror film Maa directed by Vishal Furia. The star cast of Maa is led by Kajol as Ambika Dasgupta a mother battling dark forces to protect her daughter. Ronit Roy plays Joydev a mysterious village headman while Indraneil Sengupta appears as Ambika’s husband. Kherin Sharma stars as their daughter Shweta. Supporting roles by Jitin Gulati Gopal K. Singh Dibyendu Bhattacharya Roopkatha Chakraborty and others add depth to this emotional supernatural thriller. What was the storyline? The film centers around Ambika Dasgupta (played by Kajol) a schoolteacher and mother who relocates to a remote Bengal village with her daughter Shweta and husband. What begins as a fresh start turns terrifying when her daughter starts behaving strangely after a mysterious incident in the forest. Ambika soon uncovers dark secrets buried in the village’s past—rituals ancient deities and a spine-chilling curse. How was the box office reception? The box office response to Maa was moderately successful. It opened with Rs 4.65 crore earned around Rs 28 crore in its first week and finished with a domestic total of Rs 38.63 crore which was made in the budget of Rs 30 crore. Despite tough competition it became the fourth-highest-grossing horror film in Bollywood. A special cameo by R. Madhavan subtly ties Maa to the supernatural universe introduced in Ajay Devgn Janki Bodiwalas 2024 film Shaitaan. After its theatrical release Maa became available on Netflix on August 22 2025 and has made its way in the top 10 section. Story Highlights Ambika battles a demonic entity rooted in village lore to rescue her daughter. The plot centers around a bloodthirsty demon Aamsaja linked to a haunted tree and sacrificial rituals. Ambika channels the wrath of goddess Kali embodying divine fury to confront the darkness. A cameo by R. Madhavan ties Maa to the supernatural universe introduced in the 2024 film Shaitaan. The films compelling narrative and Kajols powerful portrayal of a mothers unwavering determination resonated with audiences solidifying its place as a notable entry in Bollywoods horror genre.