Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office: Aamir Khan’s Comeback Film Struggles In Overseas Advance Bookings, Heads For Low Opening

Aamir Khan’s much-awaited film Sitaare Zameen Par is making news, but not in the way his team expected. The film is set for a theatrical release in India on June 20, 2025. However, its overseas advance bookings have started on a dull note. This is Khan’s first film since Laal Singh Chaddha, and early signs don’t look too promising.

Directed by RS Prasanna, the movie follows a basketball coach training specially-abled children. It’s pitched as a feel-good sports drama with emotional appeal. But international ticket sales suggest the buzz isn’t translating into urgency.

Overseas Advance Bookings Of Sitaare Zameen Par Paint A Bleak Picture

Just days before its global premiere, Sitaare Zameen Par has failed to cross even 1,000 tickets in top international markets like the US, Canada, and Australia. At this rate, the film may struggle to reach even a $2 million opening weekend. In contrast, Aamir Khan’s Dhoom 3 grossed over $8 million in its first weekend abroad.

While both films are very different, expectations were higher. For a film fronted by Khan, who once ruled the overseas box office, this weak opening is a concern. Sitaare Zameen Par isn’t built on spectacle but emotion, and it now depends on strong word of mouth.

CBFC Clears Sitaare Zameen Par After Minor Edits

Ahead of its release, the film faced hurdles with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Reports suggested a disagreement between the board and Khan over content cuts. The matter was taken up by the Revising Committee, which reviewed the film on June 16.

The committee asked for a few tweaks: “Business Woman” was changed to “Business Person,” “Michael Jackson” to “Lovebirds,” and a visual with the word “Kamal” was removed. The disclaimer was updated with a new voiceover. Additionally, the CBFC asked for a quote from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be added after the opening disclaimer.

Will Audiences Show Up For This Feel-Good Drama?

Despite Aamir’s heavy promotion, Sitaare Zameen Par hasn’t created the buzz usually seen around his films. The trailer and songs didn’t go viral, and while people know the movie is coming, they don’t seem in a rush to book tickets.

Aamir Khan now has to prove that feel-good, heartwarming stories still have a place on the big screen. The film’s fate may rest on word of mouth once it hits theatres. But for now, it’s an uphill climb.