Aamir Khan Sitaare Zameen Par box office collection Day 1 indicates a strong opening, with the film earning Rs 11.7 crore across India on its first day of release, according to reports from Sacnilk. This comedy-drama, featuring Aamir Khan and Genelia D’Souza, premiered nationwide and was directed by RS Prasanna.
Sitaare Zameen Par Opens With Impressive Figures
The movie brought in about Rs 11.5 crore from its Hindi version, with additional contributions of 5 lakhs in Tamil and 15 lakhs in Telugu. Throughout its debut day, the occupancy rate started at 16.74% in the morning, rising to 20% by evening and peaking at 32.5% during the night, suggesting growing audience interest as the day went on.
Comparison With Previous Aamir Khan Releases
Aamir Khan’s last major project, Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), collected a similar opening figure of Rs 11.6 crore. In comparison, Thugs of Hindostan (2018) had started much higher at Rs 52.25 crore but faced a dramatic drop in the days that followed. These numbers help position Sitaare Zameen Par’s first-day performance within the context of the actor’s recent box office history.
About the Film and the Cast
Sitaare Zameen Par is an adaptation of the 2018 Spanish hit Champions and acts as a spiritual successor to Taare Zameen Par (2007). Aamir Khan plays the role of a tough basketball coach overseeing a team of neurodivergent athletes. The film notably introduces ten debutant actors: Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. Genelia D’Souza also stars alongside the ensemble.
Early Critical Response
According to one review:
“Sitaare Zameen Par has its heart in the right place but it often wears it on its sleeve. It becomes didactic, spelling out lessons to the viewer rather than letting them make a journey of their own. It is too eager to reverberate with the masses, so desperate for a group hug that it often overlooks the intimacy of just holding hands.”
—CE’s review
The film’s calm tone and its blend of emotional storytelling have been noted, with critics offering thoughtful observations on its approach to delivering its message.
What Lies Ahead
With a steady box office start, Sitaare Zameen Par’s momentum in the coming days will depend on word of mouth and the public’s response. Performances by the debutant actors and the guidance of director RS Prasanna could help the movie sustain audience interest. The film’s positioning as both a remake of Champions and a thematic successor to Taare Zameen Par situates it uniquely in Aamir Khan’s filmography, making the trajectory of its box office collection worth following as the week progresses.
