Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par': A Box Office Dark Horse?

Aamir Khan's upcoming film “Sitaare Zameen Par,” a spiritual sequel to “Taare Zameen Par,” focuses on inclusivity and empowerment. Anticipated to collect Rs. 11-15 crore on its opening day, the film's success will depend largely on word-of-mouth. It highlights Khan as a basketball coach mentoring differently-abled individuals.

Aamir Khan's latest film, “Sitaare Zameen Par,” is poised to be a significant release, focusing on themes of inclusivity and empowerment. Scheduled for release on Friday, the film has already generated buzz as a spiritual sequel to the much-acclaimed “Taare Zameen Par.”

In the film, Khan takes on the role of a basketball coach who trains ten differently-abled individuals. Theater owners and trade experts project a Rs. 11-15 crore opening but stress that the film's success will depend on positive word-of-mouth. Distributor Rajesh Thadani is optimistic, suggesting that good reviews could see the box office tally reach Rs. 50 crore by the weekend's close.

Unlike typical Aamir Khan films that see massive initial openings, “Sitaare Zameen Par” is expected to resonate more with urban audiences and families. Industry experts view it as a potential dark horse given its unique premise and Aamir's decision to prioritize a theatrical release over an immediate OTT debut.