Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Day 1: Aamir Khan’s Emotional Drama Opens Strong With ₹11.5 Crore

The spiritual sequel to Taare Zameen Par garners solid opening day earnings and emotional resonance; ranks among top Hindi openers of 2025.

June 21, 2025 | Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh’s much-anticipated film Sitaare Zameen Par has registered a promising opening at the box office, earning between ₹9.5 crore and ₹11.5 crore on its first day across India.

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According to trade estimates, the net earnings range from ₹9.5–₹10.5 crore, while producers have estimated a slightly higher figure of ₹10.5–₹11.5 crore. Either way, the film marks a resilient return for Aamir Khan following the underperformance of Laal Singh Chaddha in 2022.

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💡 A Strong Start Backed by Legacy and Emotion

Touted as a spiritual successor to 2007’s Taare Zameen Par, the film brings back Aamir’s signature blend of emotion and social relevance. Unlike its predecessor, which opened at ₹2.62 crore and slowly built momentum, Sitaare Zameen Par has launched with over four times the opening-day earnings, reflecting audience anticipation and nostalgia.

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Interestingly, the film is also an official remake of the Spanish film Campeones (2018), which adds a fresh global perspective to its heartfelt storyline.

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🎬 Among Top Hindi Openers of 2025

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Sitaare Zameen Par has scored the 6th highest opening for a Hindi film in 2025, placing just behind Sky Force and ahead of Jaat. Here’s how it stacks up:

Rank	Film	Opening Day Collection
1	Chhaava	₹29 crore
2	Sikandar	₹25 crore
3	Housefull 5	₹21 crore
4	Sky Force	₹13 crore
5	Jaat	₹10.8 crore
6	Sitaare Zameen Par	₹11.5 crore (est.)

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📊 The Road Ahead: Can It Become a ₹100 Crore Hit?

Produced on a budget of ₹90 crore, the film will need to cross ₹100 crore to be declared a commercial success. Its release on 3,200+ screens nationwide, expanded from an initial plan of 1,200 screens, gives it a strong platform to maintain momentum.

Early audience reviews are positive, and the emotional storytelling, family appeal, and strong word-of-mouth suggest a potential long theatrical run. If it holds steady over the weekend, Sitaare Zameen Par could become one of the standout box office performers of the year.

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📢 Closing Note

With a blend of legacy, emotion, and Aamir Khan’s return to form, Sitaare Zameen Par has opened its account on a high note. Its journey in the coming weeks will determine whether it can recreate or surpass the iconic impact of Taare Zameen Par.

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