Mahesh Babu praises Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par: Shines so bright and how!
Mahesh Babu recently showered praise on Aamir Khan's latest release, 'Sitaare Zameen Par', on his X account. The Telugu superstar shared a heartfelt message for the actor and the team of the sports comedy, which has been making waves at the box office. The film, said to be a spiritual successor to Aamir's 2007 classic 'Taare Zameen Par', revolves around the inspiring story of a basketball coach training neurodivergent adults.advertisementMahesh Babu posted on X, 'Sitaare Zameen Par shines so bright and how It'll make you laugh, cry and clap!! Like all Aamir Khan's classics, you'll walk out with a big smile on your face Love and Respect.' The 'SSMB29' actor gave a special shout-out to Aamir and the team, appreciating their efforts in making a film that delivers both entertainment and emotion.
Mahesh Babu's X post about Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par'
Directed by RS Prasanna, 'Sitaare Zameen Par' tells the story of a basketball coach assigned to train neurodivergent adults as part of a court-ordered community service following a DUI charge. What begins as a struggle for the coach evolves into a heartening journey where he ends up learning more from the players than he teaches. The film opened to glowing reviews from both critics and audiences across the country and collected an impressive Rs 59.90 crore nett in India within three days of its release, with Sunday marking a huge jump in earnings.advertisement
Starring Aamir Khan and Genelia D'Souza in pivotal roles, 'Sitaare Zameen Par' also features several neurodivergent individuals in its ensemble cast, making it a rare and inclusive offering in mainstream Hindi cinema. Its strong word-of-mouth and critical acclaim point towards an extended run at the box office.Meanwhile, Mahesh Babu remains in the news for 'SSMB29', which marks his collaboration with 'RRR' director SS Rajamouli. The highly anticipated film also stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, making it one of the biggest projects in Telugu cinema.MUST WATCH:
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