Box Office Jitters? Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Registers Modest Advance Booking at the Box Office

Box Office Jitters? Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Registers Modest Advance Booking

June 18, 2025 – The highly anticipated return of Aamir Khan to the silver screen with Sitaare Zameen Par appears to be off to a somewhat subdued start, as early advance booking reports indicate a lukewarm response. With just two days to go until its theatrical release on June 20th, the film has reportedly sold a mere 7,000 tickets across the major National Chains..


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This initial figure has raised a few eyebrows in trade circles, especially given Aamir Khan's formidable reputation as a box office powerhouse and the spiritual connection to his much-loved Taare Zameen Par. While advance bookings are still in their nascent stage and can pick up significantly closer to release, the opening numbers suggest that the film will be heavily reliant on positive word-of-mouth once it hits theaters.

According to industry trackers, the total advance booking gross for Sitaare Zameen Par for its opening day currently stands at approximately ₹17.48 Lakh from around 7,992 tickets sold across India (excluding blocked seats). In the crucial National Chains, the film has managed to sell roughly 7,000 tickets, with major metropolitan areas like the National Capital Region (NCR) and Mumbai showing modest uptake.

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Comparisons are inevitably being drawn to Aamir Khan's last outing, Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), which also underperformed at the box office. While Laal Singh Chaddha had a larger advance booking of over 1.11 lakh tickets, the overall sentiment around Sitaare Zameen Par in the pre-release phase seems to be less robust than what one would typically expect from an Aamir Khan production.

Trade analysts are predicting an opening day collection in the range of ₹8.5 to ₹10.5 crore nett. This would be a relatively modest start for a film starring Aamir Khan, a star who has historically delivered massive opening numbers. The film's performance over the opening weekend will largely depend on how it is received by audiences and critics, with strong word-of-mouth being crucial for its long-term success.

Directed by R.S. Prasanna and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, Sitaare Zameen Par is reportedly a sports drama inspired by the Spanish film Campeones. The film has also garnered attention for Aamir Khan's strategic decision to forgo an immediate OTT release, aiming to maximize its theatrical run – a move that has been applauded by exhibitors.

While the early advance booking numbers for Sitaare Zameen Par might not be setting records, the coming days will reveal whether Aamir Khan's star power, coupled with a compelling story, can turn the tide and deliver a much-needed hit at the box office. All eyes will be on June 20th to see if the "Perfectionist" can once again surprise and win over the hearts of the audience.

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