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Sitaare Zameen Par: Aamir Khan’s Film Eyes Strong Box Office Debut

News Analysis India — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Aamir Khan’s much-awaited film, Sitaare Zameen Par, has been released in theaters. The movie revolves around specially-abled children, with Khan portraying a basketball coach. Directed by RS Prasanna, the film features Genelia D’Souza and introduces ten new actors in the roles of specially-abled characters. It is a remake of the Spanish film Campeones.

The film has received positive initial responses, despite a moderate level of advance bookings. Day one box office predictions estimate a collection of Rs 9–10 crore, with evening and night shows potentially pushing the total past Rs 10 crore.

Trade analysts anticipate a robust weekend performance, with potential earnings of Rs 40–45 crore in the first three days if the current trend continues.

Notably, Aamir Khan reportedly declined a Rs 120 crore offer from Amazon Prime Video for the film’s OTT rights. The success of Sitaare Zameen Par in theaters is crucial, as failure to attract sufficient footfalls could result in a substantial financial loss for Khan.

Khan’s previous film, Laal Singh Chaddha, earned Rs 58.73 crore in its entire theatrical run.

CBFC Revisions: Aamir Khan’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ Faces Edits, Including PM Modi Quote

News Analysis India — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Aamir Khan’s highly anticipated film, ‘Sitaare Zameen Par,’ a spiritual successor to the 2007 hit ‘Taare Zameen Par,’ is set for release. The film, directed by RS Prasanna, features Aamir Khan as a basketball coach and focuses on children with special needs. Before its premiere, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) suggested several changes, which Aamir initially resisted due to creative concerns. However, the film has now been cleared by the CBFC.

Reportedly, the suggested edits include replacing ‘Business Woman’ with ‘Business Person,’ altering ‘Michael Jackson’ to ‘Lovebirds,’ removing the word ‘Kamal’ (lotus) from a scene, deleting the original disclaimer and adding a new one with a voiceover, and incorporating a quote from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the disclaimer.

The film stars Genelia D’Souza and introduces ten new actors portraying specially abled characters. It is a remake of the Spanish film ‘Campeones.’ The movie is scheduled to release this Friday, June 20th. Advance bookings show a slow start at the box office, with the film struggling to gain traction compared to Aamir’s previous release, ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’.

Sachin Tendulkar Lauds Aamir Khan’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’: A Film That Evokes Laughter and Tears

News Analysis India — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar recently attended a special screening of Aamir Khan’s upcoming film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’. Following the screening, Tendulkar shared his thoughts on the movie in a video released by Aamir Khan Productions. The video features Aamir Khan awaiting Tendulkar’s reaction. Director RS Prasanna also shared the video on social media. Tendulkar expressed his appreciation for the film, saying it moved him to both laughter and tears. He praised the film’s message of unity and the performances of the cast, offering his best wishes to the entire team. The film is slated for a theatrical release on June 20, 2025.

Aamir Khan Declines ₹120 Crore Offer for ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ OTT Rights, Aiming to Boost Theatrical Experience

News Analysis India — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Aamir Khan has made a surprising decision regarding the release of his upcoming film, ‘Sitaare Zameen Par.’ He has turned down a ₹120 crore offer from Amazon Prime Video for the movie’s digital rights. This move, not driven by financial gain, is a deliberate attempt to revitalize the theatrical film-watching culture. Khan aims to challenge the prevalent trend of quick OTT releases, believing in the superior experience of cinema on the big screen. ‘Sitaare Zameen Par,’ a spiritual successor to ‘Taare Zameen Par,’ is scheduled for a June 20 release and stars Aamir Khan as a basketball coach alongside Genelia D’Souza. The film features a cast of ten debut actors with special needs.

CBFC Clears Aamir Khan’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ After Disagreement Over Cuts

News Analysis India — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Aamir Khan’s upcoming film, ‘Sitaare Zameen Par,’ a spiritual successor to the acclaimed ‘Taare Zameen Par,’ has been approved for release by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film, directed by R.S. Prasanna and starring Aamir as a basketball coach, was initially facing potential delays due to disagreements over suggested cuts. Reports indicate that the CBFC requested modifications, which Aamir Khan initially resisted, citing concerns about the film’s creative integrity. However, the issue has since been resolved, paving the way for the film’s theatrical debut on June 20, 2025. ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ is a remake of the Spanish film ‘Champions’ (2018) and also stars Genelia Deshmukh.