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Sitaare Zameen Par Shines Bright at the Box Office on Opening Weekend
Updated on: 23 June, 2025 03:32 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Sitaare Zameen Par
Aamir Khan has made a triumphant return to the big screen with `Sitaare Zameen Par`. The film blazed through its opening weekend, proving that content-driven cinema has a strong place in the hearts of the audience. After a three-year hiatus, Khan`s latest venture has not only impressed critics but has also set the box office on fire, signalling a powerful comeback for the superstar.
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The film, a spiritual sequel to the much-loved `Taare Zameen Par`, started its journey with a solid Rs 10.7 crore on Friday. However, as overwhelmingly positive reviews and strong word-of-mouth spread, the collections witnessed a phenomenal surge. Saturday`s earnings doubled to Rs 20.2 crore, and Sunday saw the collections triple from its opening day, reaching a remarkable Rs 29 crore. According to industry reports, "It is the first instance that a movie, which opened to around 10.50 crores net, went on to score 60 crores weekend, and this is a big positive sign for the film going forward."
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Directed by RS Prasanna, the film is being lauded for its sensitive handling of its subject, blended with humour and emotion. This success is a testament to the kind of cinema Aamir Khan champions—films that entertain and provoke thought. The movie also features a heartfelt performance by Genelia D`Souza and introduces several talented neurodivergent children to the screen, adding to its authenticity and appeal. With glorious reviews from critics across the country, `Sitaare Zameen Par` is poised for a long and successful run at the box office.
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A Stellar Weekend Performance
`Sitaare Zameen Par` totally ruled the box office in its opening weekend. The social comedy earned a fabulous Rs 59.90 crore nett in just three days, showcasing incredible growth with each passing day. The opening weekend figures ended up being way higher than what the trade industry had initially predicted.The film, a spiritual sequel to the much-loved `Taare Zameen Par`, started its journey with a solid Rs 10.7 crore on Friday. However, as overwhelmingly positive reviews and strong word-of-mouth spread, the collections witnessed a phenomenal surge. Saturday`s earnings doubled to Rs 20.2 crore, and Sunday saw the collections triple from its opening day, reaching a remarkable Rs 29 crore. According to industry reports, "It is the first instance that a movie, which opened to around 10.50 crores net, went on to score 60 crores weekend, and this is a big positive sign for the film going forward."
Also Read: Aamir Khan Holds a Special Screening of Sitaare Zameen Par for Girlfriend Gauri
Surpassing Past Records
The opening weekend numbers for `Sitaare Zameen Par` have comfortably surpassed those of Aamir Khan`s previous film, `Laal Singh Chaddha`, which had collected around Rs 37.96 crore in its extended opening weekend. With such strong momentum, the new film is on track to overtake the entire lifetime collection of `Laal Singh Chaddha` (Rs 61.36 crore) by the end of its fourth day.Directed by RS Prasanna, the film is being lauded for its sensitive handling of its subject, blended with humour and emotion. This success is a testament to the kind of cinema Aamir Khan champions—films that entertain and provoke thought. The movie also features a heartfelt performance by Genelia D`Souza and introduces several talented neurodivergent children to the screen, adding to its authenticity and appeal. With glorious reviews from critics across the country, `Sitaare Zameen Par` is poised for a long and successful run at the box office.
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