Maa Ka Sum
Maa Ka Sum (माँ का सम) is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama streaming television series about a 19-year-old mathematics prodigy who tries to find a perfect romantic partner for his single mother using algorithms, and learns that human connections cannot be reduced to formulas.1 It premiered on Prime Video in India on April 3, 2026, with a first season of eight episodes.2
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Original title | माँ का सम2 |
| Premiere | April 3, 2026, on Prime Video (India)3 |
| Format | Season 1, 8 episodes; episode length reported as 35 minutes by JustWatch and 40 minutes by IMDb2 • 3 |
| Director | Nicholas Kharkongor1 |
| Writers | Ravinder Randhawa, Sumrit Shahi, Akhlaque Khan, and Heena D'Souza4 |
| Lead cast | Mona Singh (Vinita), Mihir Ahuja (Agastya), Angira Dhar (Ira), Ranveer Brar (Abhimanyu), Celesti Bairagey (Annie), Hetal Gada (Manjari)2 |
| Reception | 29% average Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes (2 fresh, 5 rotten); 6.1/10 on IMDb from 223 users1 • 3 |
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Premise
Agastya, nicknamed Gast, is a 19-year-old college student and mathematics prodigy who lives with his single mother, Vinita, in Delhi.5 After Vinita endures a string of failed relationships, Agastya sets out to crack an algorithm that will produce perfect matches for her on her dating app, convinced that every problem, including love, has a formula.5 • 2 His plan, described in one synopsis as "Project Mom," collides with real emotions, and the series arrives at the conclusion that love cannot be calculated, only felt.6
Supporting characters include Ira (Angira Dhar), a young mathematics professor who helps Agastya develop the algorithm while drawing her own boundaries with a favorite student; Abhimanyu (Ranveer Brar), a single chef and angel investor who becomes one of Vinita's prospects; and Annie (Celesti Bairagey), Agastya's on-and-off girlfriend.5 • 7
Production
The series was directed by Nicholas Kharkongor, whose earlier film Axone (2019) drew favorable notice from reviewers.1 • 7 It was written by Ravinder Randhawa, Sumrit Shahi, Akhlaque Khan, and Heena D'Souza, with Babita Ashiwal and Adi Sharmaa as producers, and was created by Vinay Choudary, Prasad Kadam, and Sameer Kohli.4 • 3 IMDb lists Eunoia Films as the production company.3 Prime Video released the official trailer on March 27, 2026, a week before the premiere.4
Reception
Critical response. Reviews were mixed, with most critics praising the performances, particularly Mona Singh's, while faulting the writing and pacing. Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated it 2.5 out of 5, calling it a mixed bag in which "sparkly bits" alternate with flat stretches, and criticized the eight-episode length as padded.7 Outlook India gave 2 out of 5, judging that the first three episodes work well before loose writing and scattered themes weaken the character arcs.8 The Hindustan Times gave three stars, calling it entertaining yet frustrating, with strong performances undermined by messy execution.9 Udita Jhunjhunwala, reviewing for Scroll.in, wrote that the writing was too weak to support the central dynamic and that the eight episodes rarely earn their emotional beats.10 On Rotten Tomatoes the season holds a 29% average Tomatometer from 7 reviews, with 2 fresh and 5 rotten.1
Audience measures. IMDb users gave the series 6.1 out of 10 based on 223 ratings.3 On the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts, which aggregate the activity of about 1.7 million users per day, the show peaked at number 185, spent 9 days in the Top 1000, and stood at number 3436 on September 2, 2026.2
Availability
The series streams on Amazon Prime Video, including its ad-supported tier; JustWatch reported no free streaming options as of September 2026.2 A Prime Video subscription in India was listed at ₹299.00 per month after a 30-day free trial.2
References
- Maa Ka Sum, Rotten Tomatoes
- Maa Ka Sum (2026), JustWatch
- Maa Ka Sum (TV Series 2026– ), IMDb
- Maa Ka Sum trailer: A math wizard sets out to find the perfect partner for his mom using algorithm, Cinema Express
- Maa Ka Sum Series Review: Mona Singh, Mihir Ahuja starrer is a messy equation, Cinema Express
- Maa Ka Sum Web Series (2026), Digit Binge
- Maa Ka Sum review: Mona Singh shines in a warm but uneven family drama, The Indian Express
- Maa Ka Sum Review: Mona Singh Shines in Prime Video's Ambitious But Inconsistent Math-Driven Drama, Outlook India
- Maa Ka Sum review: Mona Singh, Mihir Ahuja shine in a flawed show, Hindustan Times
- Review: OTT series 'Maa Ka Sum' doesn't add up, Scroll.in
Topic: Encyclopedia › Arts and culture › Screen and stage › Film and television › Series and fictional screen worlds › Unscripted, reality, and web-native series › Web-native and streaming-original series › Indian and South Asian web series
Initially written Oct 3, 2026 · Reviewed: Oct 25, 2026 · Edited: Oct 15, 2026; Oct 25, 2026; Nov 1, 2026 · Last review: Oct 25, 2026
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