After a three-year hiatus, Aamir Khan is making a heartfelt comeback with Sitaare Zameen Par, the spiritual sequel to his acclaimed 2007 drama Taare Zameen Par. Directed by RS Prasanna, the film once again explores the touching bond between Aamir’s character and specially-abled children, promising a deeply emotional narrative set against a socially conscious backdrop.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the film with a U/A rating and an official runtime of 2 hours and 39 minutes. Released under the PVR Pictures banner, the movie is now set for a wide theatrical rollout across India, hitting over 3,250 screens nationwide. Interestingly, the initial plan was a more modest release across 1,000 to 1,500 screens, but the strategy was revised at the last minute in hopes of boosting visibility.
However, the early box office signals haven’t been entirely optimistic. Advance bookings opened on Wednesday and have been slower than expected. By Thursday afternoon (1 PM), the film had sold approximately 20,000 tickets across India’s leading multiplex chains, with PVR Inox leading at 16,500 and Cinepolis making up the rest. Final pre-sales are projected to land around 45,000 tickets across these national chains. In non-metro areas, the pre-release buzz is minimal, and although block bookings exist (as with most recent releases), they haven’t moved the needle much for day-one expectations.
Given these early trends, industry estimates peg the film’s opening day business at around ₹7.5–8 crore. While not disastrous, it’s definitely a subdued start for a film headlined by Aamir Khan. The film’s genre — slice-of-life with a socially relevant message — has a narrower post-pandemic appeal, and its music hasn’t made the kind of cultural splash typically associated with Aamir’s projects.
That said, all hope isn’t lost. Sitaare Zameen Par still has the potential to turn the tide over the weekend if it connects with audiences emotionally. A strong word of mouth could lead to a solid jump on Saturday and Sunday, while a stable Monday would signal a longer shelf life.
To be considered a moderate success, the film will need to collect at least ₹120 crore at the Indian box office. The real test begins now — can Aamir Khan’s emotional storytelling still strike a chord with audiences in 2025?
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