Aamir Khan’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ Sees Modest Opening, Sharp Drop on Day 2
Mumbai, India – Aamir Khan’s highly anticipated return to the big screen with “Sitaare Zameen Par” has seen a modest start at the box office, collecting ₹12.04 crore across all languages in its first two days. The film, released on June 20, 2025, opened to decent numbers on its first day but experienced a notable dip on its second, raising questions about its weekend trajectory.
Initial Performance: A Decent But Subdued Opening
“Sitaare Zameen Par,” directed by R.S. Prasanna and starring Aamir Khan alongside Genelia Deshmukh and a new ensemble of young actors, premiered to largely positive critical reception. On its opening day, Friday, June 20, the film garnered an estimated ₹11.7 crore (net) across all languages, with the Hindi version contributing ₹11.5 crore. This figure is slightly lower than Khan’s previous release, “Laal Singh Chaddha” (₹11.7 crore in 2022), indicating a relatively subdued start for the superstar’s latest venture. Industry tracker Sacnilk reported an average occupancy of around 21.43% in the Hindi belt on Day 1, with night shows seeing the highest footfall.
Despite having over 9,500 shows and limited direct competition, “Sitaare Zameen Par” did not witness the explosive opening typically associated with an Aamir Khan film. However, it did surpass some initial advance booking predictions, which had pegged it below the ₹10 crore mark.
A Significant Drop on Day 2
The film’s box office performance took an unexpected turn on Saturday, June 21 (Day 2). Early estimates suggest a sharp decline, with the film collecting only around ₹0.34 crore (net) across all languages. This significant drop is unusual for a weekend, where films typically see a jump in collections due to increased foot traffic. The two-day total now stands at ₹12.04 crore.
Comparisons and Outlook
The initial performance of “Sitaare Zameen Par” stands in stark contrast to other major releases this year, such as Salman Khan’s “Sikandar,” which opened with a much stronger ₹26 crore. While “Sitaare Zameen Par” is lauded for its heartfelt storytelling and inspirational themes, its box office trajectory will heavily rely on strong word-of-mouth over the coming days to overcome this early hurdle.
Aamir Khan Productions will be keenly watching the numbers as the film aims to build momentum and achieve a respectable lifetime collection, especially given the film’s thematic depth and the positive sentiment from critics regarding its emotional core. Whether “Sitaare Zameen Par” can convert its critical appreciation into commercial success remains to be seen as its theatrical run continues.