Maa
- 2025
- 2h 13min
Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueA mother transforms into the goddess Kali to battle a demon's curse involving fear, blood, and betrayal.A mother transforms into the goddess Kali to battle a demon's curse involving fear, blood, and betrayal.A mother transforms into the goddess Kali to battle a demon's curse involving fear, blood, and betrayal.
- Réalisation
- Scénario
- Casting principal
- Récompenses
- 2 nominations au total
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I watched Maa because of Kajol, expecting an intense and perhaps thought-provoking horror experience. What I got instead was a film that left me shocked - and not in a good way.
Let me begin with the positives: Kajol and her co-star deliver powerful, nuanced performances. They bring emotional depth and presence to the screen, and their effort is clearly visible. Unfortunately, this strong acting is completely overshadowed by a storyline that includes extremely troubling content.
Specifically:
The explicit depiction of infant killings is deeply unsettling and feels unnecessary. Instead of creating tension or depth, it comes across as gratuitous and insensitive.
Even more problematic is the subplot involving a pregnancy of a 12-year-old character, which, no matter the supernatural context, strongly echoes real-world trauma. This is a deeply sensitive subject that deserves thoughtful, respectful treatment - not to be used as a narrative device in a genre film.
While horror as a genre often explores dark and uncomfortable themes, Maa crosses into territory that I found morally unacceptable. These elements are not challenged or meaningfully addressed - they're simply there, as shock value.
As a viewer, I found myself increasingly disconnected from the film, not because it was scary, but because I was uncomfortable with what the story chose to portray and how it portrayed it.
I wish the talents of Kajol and her co-actors had been used in a film with more integrity - something bold, yes, but also responsible and respectful of the audience's moral intelligence.
Final verdict: 1/10 - and even that feels generous.
Let me begin with the positives: Kajol and her co-star deliver powerful, nuanced performances. They bring emotional depth and presence to the screen, and their effort is clearly visible. Unfortunately, this strong acting is completely overshadowed by a storyline that includes extremely troubling content.
Specifically:
The explicit depiction of infant killings is deeply unsettling and feels unnecessary. Instead of creating tension or depth, it comes across as gratuitous and insensitive.
Even more problematic is the subplot involving a pregnancy of a 12-year-old character, which, no matter the supernatural context, strongly echoes real-world trauma. This is a deeply sensitive subject that deserves thoughtful, respectful treatment - not to be used as a narrative device in a genre film.
While horror as a genre often explores dark and uncomfortable themes, Maa crosses into territory that I found morally unacceptable. These elements are not challenged or meaningfully addressed - they're simply there, as shock value.
As a viewer, I found myself increasingly disconnected from the film, not because it was scary, but because I was uncomfortable with what the story chose to portray and how it portrayed it.
I wish the talents of Kajol and her co-actors had been used in a film with more integrity - something bold, yes, but also responsible and respectful of the audience's moral intelligence.
Final verdict: 1/10 - and even that feels generous.
Honestly Kajol should retire, she is destroying her legacy. Surely she would've read the script and must've thought what is this no scares all about promoting a cult and not concentrating on the film itself. The movie is all about a religious promotion and the story has so many holes in it. The ghost is a tree yes a tree the director must be drunk when he came up with this concept. The movie is an absolute disgrace and seriously one of the worst films I have ever seen if it had minus then I would give it a minus 10. People actually walked out i Should've done so the film is all to do with promoting kajols beliefs which am sorry lost the film.
I recently watched Maa, expecting a touching story about motherhood, emotions, and sacrifice. What I got instead was a confused, melodramatic mess that felt more like a punishment than a film.
From the very first scene, the film struggles to find direction. It tries to be emotional, but ends up being over-the-top, unrealistic, and painfully stretched. What should have been a heartfelt tribute to mothers turns into a shallow and forced tear-jerker.
Storyline - Overdone and Underwritten
The plot is simple but handled poorly. A mother goes through challenges for her child - something we've seen in countless movies.
Instead of offering a fresh take or deeper meaning, the movie uses every emotional cliché in the book.
Characters cry, shout, sacrifice, and suffer - but none of it feels genuine.
There's no depth or connection. The story keeps jumping from one dramatic scene to another with zero build-up.
Acting - Too Much or Too Little
The lead actress clearly tries hard, but most of her performance ends up looking exaggerated.
Supporting actors either overact or feel like they're sleepwalking through their scenes.
Emotional moments don't land because the reactions are either too loud or too fake.
A good emotional film depends on subtlety, but here everything is so loud and dramatic, you feel drained rather than moved.
Direction - Lost and Lazy
The director doesn't seem to trust the audience. Every emotion is spoon-fed.
The camera lingers too long on crying faces, dramatic music plays every 2 minutes, and every situation is pushed to the extreme.
Instead of telling the story naturally, the movie feels like a forced collection of "emotional scenes" stitched together without purpose.
Music - Manipulative, Not Meaningful
Background music is loud, repetitive, and used like a hammer to force emotion out of you.
Instead of enhancing scenes, the music distracts and irritates. Every sad scene is followed by the same type of violin or slow tune.
Editing and Pacing - A Drag
The film feels much longer than it is. There are too many unnecessary scenes and dialogues.
Some scenes could've been 10 seconds but are stretched to 2 minutes just to "look emotional."
By the second half, I was checking the time and hoping it would end soon.
Overall Experience - Emotionally Exhausting for the Wrong Reasons
Maa had potential. A movie about mothers always has room for deep storytelling, soft moments, and inspiring character growth.
But this film chose the loudest, messiest, and most unrealistic path possible.
It's not moving. It's not heartwarming. It's just tiring.
From the very first scene, the film struggles to find direction. It tries to be emotional, but ends up being over-the-top, unrealistic, and painfully stretched. What should have been a heartfelt tribute to mothers turns into a shallow and forced tear-jerker.
Storyline - Overdone and Underwritten
The plot is simple but handled poorly. A mother goes through challenges for her child - something we've seen in countless movies.
Instead of offering a fresh take or deeper meaning, the movie uses every emotional cliché in the book.
Characters cry, shout, sacrifice, and suffer - but none of it feels genuine.
There's no depth or connection. The story keeps jumping from one dramatic scene to another with zero build-up.
Acting - Too Much or Too Little
The lead actress clearly tries hard, but most of her performance ends up looking exaggerated.
Supporting actors either overact or feel like they're sleepwalking through their scenes.
Emotional moments don't land because the reactions are either too loud or too fake.
A good emotional film depends on subtlety, but here everything is so loud and dramatic, you feel drained rather than moved.
Direction - Lost and Lazy
The director doesn't seem to trust the audience. Every emotion is spoon-fed.
The camera lingers too long on crying faces, dramatic music plays every 2 minutes, and every situation is pushed to the extreme.
Instead of telling the story naturally, the movie feels like a forced collection of "emotional scenes" stitched together without purpose.
Music - Manipulative, Not Meaningful
Background music is loud, repetitive, and used like a hammer to force emotion out of you.
Instead of enhancing scenes, the music distracts and irritates. Every sad scene is followed by the same type of violin or slow tune.
Editing and Pacing - A Drag
The film feels much longer than it is. There are too many unnecessary scenes and dialogues.
Some scenes could've been 10 seconds but are stretched to 2 minutes just to "look emotional."
By the second half, I was checking the time and hoping it would end soon.
Overall Experience - Emotionally Exhausting for the Wrong Reasons
Maa had potential. A movie about mothers always has room for deep storytelling, soft moments, and inspiring character growth.
But this film chose the loudest, messiest, and most unrealistic path possible.
It's not moving. It's not heartwarming. It's just tiring.
"Maa" (2025) is a film that struggles to deliver a compelling experience, despite a good performance from its lead, Kajol. While Kajol brings her talent and presence to the role, the movie is let down by a weak plot and poor visual effects that fail to engage the audience.
Kajol is a definite highlight of the film. Her acting is strong, and she does her best to bring depth to her character. However, her efforts are not enough to overcome the film's significant shortcomings.
The main issue with "Maa" lies in its plot, which is not good and feels largely unengaging. The story lacks a compelling hook and fails to build a consistent sense of tension or intrigue. The narrative feels disjointed and predictable, leaving the audience with little reason to invest in the events unfolding on screen.
Furthermore, the visual effects are not good and detract from the overall viewing experience. Poorly executed VFX can break the immersion, and in this case, they hinder the film's ability to create a believable world.
Overall, "Maa" is a film with a good lead performance but is ultimately a disappointing watch due to its weak plot and technical flaws. It's a movie that had potential but failed to execute it well.
Kajol is a definite highlight of the film. Her acting is strong, and she does her best to bring depth to her character. However, her efforts are not enough to overcome the film's significant shortcomings.
The main issue with "Maa" lies in its plot, which is not good and feels largely unengaging. The story lacks a compelling hook and fails to build a consistent sense of tension or intrigue. The narrative feels disjointed and predictable, leaving the audience with little reason to invest in the events unfolding on screen.
Furthermore, the visual effects are not good and detract from the overall viewing experience. Poorly executed VFX can break the immersion, and in this case, they hinder the film's ability to create a believable world.
Overall, "Maa" is a film with a good lead performance but is ultimately a disappointing watch due to its weak plot and technical flaws. It's a movie that had potential but failed to execute it well.
Highly Disgusting Movie with Monotonous Acting, Also Stupid Story. I saw the movie in 2x speed, because it lacks interest & Acting. I expect more from Kajol, as I used to like her Acting but after this I am in Dilemma. First Half of the movie is very Boring, like everything going Flat. I have a headache watching the Acting of the Girl, She is doing like someone is forcing her to act. I know I Sounds like Bit Harsh but it is what it is, Everything is looking Fake from Cast to Acting alongwith Story. After the 1st half of the movie, I was feeling like I got my 1hr wasted but in reality I wasted 2 hrs.
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- AnecdotesKajol and Ronit Roy worked 30 years after Hulchul together.
- ConnexionsSpin-off from Shaitaan (2024)
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Détails
Box-office
- Montant brut mondial
- 282 403 $US
- Durée
- 2h 13min(133 min)
- Couleur
- Mixage
- Rapport de forme
- 2.39 : 1
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