‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ Surprises the Box Office with a Strong Opening Day: ₹10.70 Cr on Day 1

Mumbai, India – June 21, 2025:
In a stunning turn of events, Aamir Khan’s latest release Sitaare Zameen Par has exceeded all pre-release projections and industry expectations, recording an impressive ₹10.70 crore on its opening day at the Indian box office.

Despite tackling a niche subject with limited commercial appeal — much like Aamir’s critically acclaimed Taare Zameen Par — the film has defied the skeptics with a solid debut, driven primarily by powerful word-of-mouth.

While the morning and early afternoon shows on Friday started off slow, the scenario changed dramatically after 4 PM. Positive audience feedback led to a sharp increase in footfalls, especially in urban multiplexes, with evening and night shows witnessing near-full occupancy in several major centers.

However, the performance in non-metro and mass belt areas remained moderate to below average. Analysts believe that the emotional depth and sensitive subject matter of the film appeal more to urban and family audiences.

Trade experts are optimistic about the film’s trajectory. With such a positive response from moviegoers, Sitaare Zameen Par is expected to see significant growth over the weekend. If current trends hold, the film is poised for a super-strong weekend collection.

While it may not have matched the opening-day benchmarks set by Aamir Khan’s pre-pandemic blockbusters like PK or Dangal, the film’s performance is impressive given its genre and theme.

Day 1 Box Office Report:

Friday (Day 1) – ₹10.70 crore nett

Territory: India

Source: Official Box Office Data

With momentum on its side and strong word-of-mouth serving as its biggest marketing tool, all eyes are now on Sitaare Zameen Par as it heads into the crucial Saturday and Sunday box office tests.