Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par is gaining momentum at the box office. The heartfelt sports drama, co-starring Genelia D’Souza, has quietly surprised audiences and trade experts alike. Despite skepticism about its unconventional theme and absence of chart-topping songs, the film witnessed a huge jump across its opening weekend.

Strong Weekend Growth

The movie opened with a decent ₹10.70 crore on Friday, surged to ₹19.90 crore on Saturday, and jumped further to an estimated ₹29.25 crore on Sunday. This brings the weekend total to roughly ₹59.85–60 crore, making it one of Aamir Khan’s most successful opening weekends for a film of this nature.

The Spiritual Successor to Taare Zameen Par

Directed by RS Prasanna, Sitaare Zameen Par is being called the spiritual successor to Aamir Khan’s 2007 classic Taare Zameen Par. This time, Aamir plays Gulshan, a basketball coach facing legal trouble. To reduce his sentence, he must train a team of intellectually disabled youth. What starts as a punishment soon evolves into a heartwarming journey of belonging, empathy, and purpose.

While Taare Zameen Par was a serious exploration of its theme, Sitaare Zameen Par embraces a lighter, hopeful, and humorous approach, making it a family-friendly watch for all.

An Ensemble Cast Making An Impact

In addition to Aamir and Genelia, the film introduces ten fresh faces — many of whom are neurodivergent actors making their screen debuts. Performers like Aroush Datta, Samvit Desai, and Simran Mangeshkar have been lauded for their authenticity, charm, and warmth, adding depth and relatability to the storyline.

With its strong word of mouth and rising collections, Sitaare Zameen Par is well-positioned to be a long-running box office success, reminding audiences that every person, regardless of their abilities, has a unique role to play — and every star has a chance to shine.