Stars Still Shine: Sitaare Zameen Par Crosses Rs 130 Crore on Day 12, Defies New Releases

Aamir Khan’s emotionally charged sports drama, Sitaare Zameen Par, continues its strong box office run, maintaining momentum into its second week despite fresh competition from new releases like Maa, Kannappa, and Metro… In Dino. The film, directed by RS Prasanna, has now crossed the Rs 130 crore mark domestically, reaffirming its mass appeal and critical acclaim.

 

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the film’s performance and audience reception.

 

Box Office Performance and Occupancy Trends

 

•⁠  ⁠On Day 12 (Tuesday, July 1), the film earned Rs 4 crore, bringing its total domestic collection to Rs 130.40 crore  

•⁠  ⁠The film saw an overall Hindi occupancy of 18.29 percent, with night shows peaking at 25.84 percent  

•⁠  ⁠Jaipur led regional footfalls with 25.25 percent occupancy, followed by NCR (22.25 percent), Mumbai (21.50 percent), and Bengaluru (20.75 percent)  

•⁠  ⁠Globally, the film has grossed Rs 202.4 crore, including Rs 151.4 crore from India and Rs 51 crore from overseas markets  

 

Narrative and Cast Highlights

 

•⁠  ⁠Sitaare Zameen Par follows Gulshan Arora, a suspended basketball coach assigned to train a football team of adults with intellectual disabilities  

•⁠  ⁠The film explores themes of inclusion, transformation, and empathy, resonating with audiences across age groups  

•⁠  ⁠Aamir Khan stars alongside Genelia D’Souza, with a cast of ten neurodivergent debutants including Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, and Simran Mangeshkar  

•⁠  ⁠The film is a spiritual sequel to Taare Zameen Par and a Hindi adaptation of the Spanish film Campeones  

 

Audience Sentiment and Outlook

 

•⁠  ⁠Strong word-of-mouth and discounted ticket pricing initiatives have helped sustain footfalls during weekdays  

•⁠  ⁠Critics and viewers alike have praised the film’s emotional depth, inclusive storytelling, and standout performances  

•⁠  ⁠With upcoming competition from Hollywood’s Jurassic World: Rebirth, the film’s third weekend will be a key test of its staying power  

 

As Sitaare Zameen Par enters its third week, its steady box office performance and heartfelt narrative continue to strike a chord—proving that stories rooted in empathy and resilience can shine even amid blockbuster competition.

 

Sources: News18, LiveMint, CNBC-TV18, July 2, 2025