Watch: Dhanush's ‘Kuberaa' vs Aamir Khan's ‘Sitaare Zameen Par'
Why is your life not a romantic comedy but an arthouse bummer? Why are you stuck in a trope — a misfit in a world written by bad writers? This week on FOMO Fix, we break down two big releases that promise underdog wins but serve mid:
Dhanush's Kubera vs Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par on Hype Check.
Materialists: Romance meets bank balance and why you should watch Ben Stiller's Reality Bites instead.
Devil's Double: Next Level: Kill the star, save the franchise
Subham: Granny horror meets soap opera addiction
Watch till the end to find out which meta-movie is worth your weekend — and which trope to avoid like a PSA disguised as a plot.
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Javed Akhtar lauds box office leap of Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par: ‘Who says good films have no takers?'
Veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar took to Twitter to express his admiration for Aamir Khan 's latest release Sitaare Zameen Par, which has shown remarkable growth at the box office since its release on June 20, 2025. In a heartfelt post shared on June 22, Akhtar applauded the film's upward trajectory and its resonance with audiences. 'So happy to learn about the record leap that Sitaare Zameen Par has taken at the box office on the second day. Who says good films have no takers in the audience. Congratulations to Aamir Khan and his team,' he wrote. — Javedakhtarjadu (@Javedakhtarjadu) Sitaare Zameen Par box office collection After opening to a respectable Rs 10.7 crore on Friday, the film saw a significant jump on Saturday, collecting Rs 20.2 crore. The positive trend continued on Sunday with an impressive Rs 29 crore, bringing the film's three-day total to Rs 59.90 crore. With strong word-of-mouth and growing audience interest, Sitaare Zameen Par is shaping up to be a major success for Aamir Khan, marking a powerful return to form. SALMAN KHAN SAYS AAMIR KHAN 'STOLE' HIS FILM, LEAVES PREMIERE CROWD IN SPLITS A spiritual sequel to Taare Zameen Par Directed by R.S. Prasanna and written by Divy Nidhi Sharma, the film is being hailed as a spiritual sequel to Aamir's critically acclaimed 2007 film Taare Zameen Par. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upexi's $100M Solana Investment: What It Means for Shareholders bullseyealerts Read More Undo While the earlier film focused on learning disabilities and a teacher's bond with a dyslexic child, Sitaare Zameen Par explores themes of inclusivity, self-worth, and empowerment with a new generation of young protagonists. The film stars Aamir Khan alongside Genelia Deshmukh and a talented ensemble cast including Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar.
India.com
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Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Collection Day 3: Aamir Khan's film continues to impress audiences, earns Rs… on Sunday
Home Entertainment Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Collection Day 3: Aamir Khan's film continues to impress audiences, earns Rs… on Sunday Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Collection Day 3: Aamir Khan's film continues to impress audiences, earns Rs… on Sunday As per early estimates by industry tracker, Sitaare Zameen Par crossed the Rs 50 crore net mark in India alone. RS Prasanna's Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh-starrer Sitaare Zameen Par left a lasting impact on the audience. The movie witnessed a good weekend. And, as per early estimates by industry tracker, Sitaare Zameen Par crossed the Rs 50 crore net mark in India alone. According to a trade website, Sitaare Zameen Par earned Rs 26.45 crore on Sunday, bringing its total net collection in India to Rs 57.35 crore. Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Collection Aamir Khan's film had a shaky start on the opening day, earning Rs 10.7 crore. However, as the weekend hit, the film witnessed a massive growth of 88.79 per cent on Saturday. As a result, the numbers rose to Rs 20.2 crore. The movie also witnessed a 41.76% Hindi occupancy on Sunday, with numbers growing as the day progressed. About Sitaare Zameen Par Sitaare Zameen Par is a spiritual sequel to Aamir's 2007 film Taare Zameen Par. The movie featured Darsheel Safary in the lead and Tisca Chopra and Vipin Sharma in key roles. On the other hand, in Sitaare Zameen Par, the cast included real neurodivergent kids including Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. The movie also stars Genelia D'Souza. Sitaare Zameen Par Review review of Sitaare Zameen Par states, 'Overall, Sitaare Zameen Par is a true example of how one should deal with sensitive topics such as Down syndrome. While some try to make a mockery of such subjects, this film does not just keep its focus on the characters but also gives a life lesson. This film is a typical Aamir Khan-style film that perfectly balances humour and emotions and does not feel like a forced sequel at all; instead, it raises the bar high for its remarkable legacy.' For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest Entertainment News on
Pink Villa
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Sitaare Zameen Par Worldwide Opening Weekend Box Office: Aamir Khan starrer scores Rs 93 crore globally in 3 days
The Aamir Khan led Sitaare Zameen Par has scored good results in its opening weekend at the global box office. The film has collected in the range of Rs 92.00 crore to Rs 94.00 crore over its three-day run at the worldwide box office, multiplying 5x from the opening day of Rs 19.50 crore. From where it started, this is an excellent result for Sitaare Zameen Par, signifying a strong run over the coming few weeks to reach a big number by the end of its run. For those unaware, Sitaare Zameen Par opened at Rs 19.50 crore, jumping to Rs 3.00 crore on Saturday, and consolidating with Rs 40 crore on Sunday. Internationally, the early estimates are indicating 3-day total of USD 2.9 Million (Rs 25.10 crore), with India gross falling in the range of Rs 67 crore to Rs 69 crore. The film will hit the Rs 100 crore mark globally on Monday, and will be looking to clock first week in the range of Rs 150 crore, and look to do more than double from there by the end of its run. There is definite appreciation for Sitaare Zameen Par in the cinema-going audience, which is reflecting in the box office trend too, and this can also be termed a comeback of sorts for Aamir Khan, who will be tasting theatrical success after Secret Superstar (2017). The hope is on Sitaare Zameen Par to trend not just in India, but internationally too and get towards the USD 12.5 Million mark (Rs 102.50 crore), though the weekdays hold will give us a clearer picture on the same. With costs under check and a superlative trend over the weekend, Sitaare Zameen Par is a definite success story, and it's the hold over the weekdays which will tell us how big of a success it is. Sitaare Zameen Par Worldwide Opening Weekend Box Office India Gross: Rs 68.00 crore (Expected) Overseas Gross: Rs 25.10 crore (USD 2.9 Million) Worldwide Gross: Rs 93.10 crore (Expected)
