Kajol’s ‘Maa’ Trailer Out Now: Here Are Her Most Impressive Recent Roles

Kajol stars in Maa, a mythological horror film where she portrays a fierce mother battling supernatural forces to protect her child. Directed by Vishal Furia and produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande, the film is set to release theatrically on June 27, 2025, in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali.

In Do Patti, Kajol plays a tough police officer caught in a thrilling investigation set in the hills of Uttarakhand. The Netflix mystery thriller also stars Kriti Sanon in a dual role and explores themes of secrets, betrayal, and justice.

 In The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha, Kajol plays Noyonika Sengupta, a housewife-turned-lawyer who returns to the courtroom after her husband is jailed. The Disney+ Hotstar series marks her digital debut in a gripping legal drama inspired by The Good Wife.

In lust stories 2 directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, Kajol portrays Devyani Singh, a woman enduring daily abuse in a loveless marriage. Set in rural Rajasthan, her character navigates the complexities of power, sacrifice, and maternal love. Kajol's performance has been lauded for its emotional depth, capturing the nuances of a woman trapped in a toxic relationship .

In Salaam Venky, Kajol portrays Sujata, a devoted mother to her terminally ill son, Venkatesh (Vishal Jethwa), who suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The film, directed by Revathy, is inspired by the true story of Kolavennu Venkatesh and his mother, K. Sujata. 

In Tribhanga, Kajol portrays Anuradha "Anu" Apte, a bold and opinionated Odissi dancer and actress. The film delves into the complexities of motherhood and womanhood through three generations of women: Anu, her mother Nayantara (Tanvi Azmi), and her daughter Masha (Mithila Palkar). Anu's character is unapologetically herself, navigating the challenges of being a single mother and a public figure.