Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office collection Day 1 estimate

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20 June, 2025 15:52

Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office collection Day 1 estimate: Aamir Khan’s film opens to positive buzz

Mumbai | June 20, 2025 – Aamir Khan’s much-awaited film Sitaare Zameen Par released in cinemas across India today and has started off with a bang. According to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, the film is expected to earn over ₹9 crore on its opening day.

The movie is being shown in over 9,000 screens nationwide, showing the strong anticipation among audiences. Early morning shows from 9 am onward witnessed good occupancy, especially in major metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru.

Spiritual Sequel to Taare Zameen Par

The film is seen as a spiritual follow-up to Khan’s 2007 hit Taare Zameen Par. While the earlier movie focused on dyslexia and a child’s emotional world, Sitaare Zameen Par brings a fresh story featuring 10 specially-abled children in lead roles. The young debutants have been praised for their heartfelt performances.

A Theatrical-First Strategy

In an unusual move in today’s digital age, Aamir Khan rejected a ₹120 crore OTT offer from Amazon Prime Video to ensure an exclusive theatrical release. He has also asked theatre owners to extend the film’s cinema run, avoiding a quick shift to streaming platforms.

Trade experts believe this strategy could be successful if the film maintains strong word-of-mouth.

Critical and Audience Response

So far, both critics and viewers have responded positively. Reviews call it “emotionally touching” and “a family film for all age groups.” Social media buzz and initial audience feedback suggest that Sitaare Zameen Par could enjoy a long and successful theatrical run.

Cast and Crew

Directed by R.S. Prasanna, the film stars Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, Brijendra Kala, and Dolly Ahluwalia. It is produced under the Aamir Khan Productions banner and continues the actor’s legacy of socially relevant and impactful storytelling.