Aamir Khan's "Sitaare Zameen Par," a spiritual successor to his acclaimed 2007 film "Taare Zameen Par," is creating waves at the box office. The film, directed by RS Prasanna and co-starring Genelia D'Souza, has witnessed an extraordinary jump in collections on its second day, defying initial expectations and signaling a strong theatrical run.
The movie, which is an official remake of the 2018 Spanish film 'Champions', sees Aamir Khan as a suspended basketball coach who is ordered to train a group of specially-abled children for the National Basketball Championship.
On its opening day, "Sitaare Zameen Par" earned a respectable ₹10.7 crore to ₹11.7 crore in India. While the opening was decent, it didn't match the Day 1 figures of Aamir Khan's previous films, such as "Laal Singh Chaddha" (₹11.7 crore) or his classic "3 Idiots" (₹12.99 crore). However, the film's performance saw a massive uptick on Saturday, June 21st, 2025.
Early estimates for day two indicate a jump of over 100% in collections. Several reports suggest the film has earned between ₹18.50 crore and ₹22 crore on its second day. According to Sacnilk's early estimates, the film earned ₹21.50 Cr India net on its second day for all languages. This surge in collections has propelled the film's total earnings to over ₹30 crore within just two days.
The remarkable growth on the second day can be attributed to positive word-of-mouth and strong audience feedback. The film recorded impressive occupancy rates across Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu versions, indicating widespread appreciation. Specifically, Hindi occupancy reached 36.16% on Saturday. The jump in collections is a rarity in the post-COVID world, where films often struggle to maintain momentum after the opening day.
Trade analysts are optimistic about the film's prospects, with predictions of a strong first-weekend collection. Estimates suggest that "Sitaare Zameen Par" is heading towards a ₹55 crore net collection in India during its opening weekend. Some reports even suggest that it might go higher, considering excellent pre-sales for Sunday.
Globally, "Sitaare Zameen Par" has also performed well, amassing ₹20 crore on its opening day, including ₹7.15 crore from overseas markets. The film is expected to have a good global weekend, potentially earning between ₹85-90 crore.
The success of "Sitaare Zameen Par" is particularly noteworthy because the film was released without significant pre-release hype. The positive response from audiences indicates that the film's heartwarming story and Aamir Khan's portrayal have resonated with viewers. With strong word-of-mouth and positive audience feedback, "Sitaare Zameen Par" is expected to maintain its momentum during the weekdays. If the film continues to perform well, it could emerge as one of the surprise hits of 2025 and enter the coveted ₹100 crore club.
