Actor R Madhavan sent shockwaves across fans and the press alike when he made an unexpected appearance at the trailer launch of ‘Maa’, the upcoming mythological horror film set within the same eerie universe as ‘Shaitaan’. His appearance marks a first-of-its-kind crossover between two chilling narratives — and it’s already generating buzz for what could be a genre-defining cinematic experience.

Presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, ‘Maa’ is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande, with Kumar Mangat Pathak on board as co-producer. The film is all set to hit theatres on June 27, 2025 and promises to push the boundaries of Indian horror, blending mythology with supernatural thrill in a style reminiscent of Shaitaan, which had a cult-like impact on audiences.

This surprising crossover was unveiled during the trailer launch, where Madhavan — who starred in ‘Shaitaan’ — appeared in character, adding an eerie layer to the event. A short teaser was also dropped, hinting at a mysterious connection between the two films. The sneak peek, shared by both teams online, has left fans speculating about a larger cinematic universe rooted in ancient evil and mysticism.

“Shaitaan and Maa teaming up wasn’t something fans saw coming,” read one of the captions accompanying the teaser on social media. The full video of the crossover reveal is scheduled to drop tomorrow, promising deeper insight into this spine-chilling alliance.

With Ajay Devgn backing the project and Madhavan lending his now-iconic intensity to the crossover, ‘Maa’ is shaping up to be one of 2025’s most intriguing releases. The fusion of mythological themes and psychological horror — now possibly within an interconnected universe — hints at a bold, new direction for Indian genre films.