Aamir Khan’s latest release, Sitaare Zameen Par, has finally brought a major box office victory for the Bollywood superstar. After an extended gap since his last commercial achievement, Aamir Khan’s ongoing search for a blockbuster has ended as the film crossed the 200 crore mark globally within 11 days of release. The milestone represents his first major commercial hit since Dangal, which premiered back in 2016, breaking a six-year wait for significant box office success.
Strong performance domestically and internationally
Throughout its opening phase, the comedy-drama found a strong footing at the Indian box office. In the following week, even with several new films entering the market, Sitaare Zameen Par maintained its momentum both in India and overseas. Remarkably, even on its second Monday, the film registered consistent earnings, allowing it to officially enter the prestigious 200 crore club worldwide.
The official numbers show that Sitaare Zameen Par collected a net total of 126.03 crore rupees in India within the first 11 days. When including GST, the film’s domestic gross sums up to 148.71 crores. On the international front, the film amassed 53 crore rupees in gross earnings. Altogether, these figures push the worldwide gross after 11 days to an impressive 201.71 crore rupees.
- India net – 126.03 crores
- India gross – 148.71 crores
- Overseas gross – 53 crores
- Worldwide gross – 201.71 crores
A turning point for Aamir Khan after challenging releases
The box office breakthrough comes at a significant moment for Aamir Khan. Achieving this double-century worldwide collection in the post-COVID period marks his first 200 crore film in this new era. Prior to Sitaare Zameen Par, his last film to surpass the 200 crore milestone was Thugs of Hindostan, released in 2018. In contrast, Laal Singh Chaddha, his most recent theatrical outing before this, struggled globally and grossed only 130.24 crores, reflecting a difficult period for the actor.
Bollywood’s top global earners of 2025
Sitaare Zameen Par now stands as Bollywood’s fifth film to break the 200 crore global threshold in 2025. It joins an exclusive lineup with Chhaava, Sikandar, Raid 2, and Housefull 5, illustrating the strong competition in Indian cinema this year. At this pace, Sitaare Zameen Par also ranks as the fifth highest-grossing Bollywood movie of the year and is anticipated to soon surpass Sikandar in global collections.
Here are the five top-grossing Bollywood films of 2025 globally, measured by gross collection:
- Chhaava
- Sikandar
- Raid 2
- Housefull 5
- Sitaare Zameen Par
Impact on Aamir Khan’s career and the wider film industry
This accomplishment has significant implications for Aamir Khan’s career trajectory, reaffirming his appeal as a superstar after several challenging years. The Aamir Khan Sitaare Zameen Par box office feat also demonstrates that Indian audiences at home and abroad remain eager for content-rich Bollywood films. As Sitaare Zameen Par continues its run, industry observers will be watching closely to see if it can climb even higher among 2025’s leading grossers.
