A couple of days back, it was predicted that Maa will take an opening in the range of Rs. 4-5 crores. Since it’s a horror drama, even with limited advance booking there was always going to be spot bookings which made one believe that this number was there for the taking. Moreover, the makers also announced a 2+1 ticket offer which made prospects even better for the film.

Well, this is what happened as well, what with Rs. 4.93 crores being collected at the box office on Friday. This is a decent enough number for a film which belongs entirely to the horror-drama, and not horror-comedy genre which has far more takers. Yes, Kajol’s presence did lend a star appeal to the film but then here she is carrying the film entirely on her shoulders and hence the kind of number which has come is optimal. Moreover, such are the kind of expectations from films in the last one year or so that even these numbers look respectable enough because there is at least a start, something that otherwise is not happening for at least 80% of notable films.

Reports of the film are decent as well which means this Vishal Furia directed film will have some kind of a run. A Rs. 40 crores+ lifetime number is what Maa would be aiming for at a bare minimum and if the jumps turn out to be much bigger this weekend then a higher number is on the cards as well.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

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