Sitaare Zameen Par audience reviews: Aamir Khan's film wins hearts with strong word-of-mouth - ‘A learning for all'
After a three-year hiatus from the big screen,
Aamir Khan
is finally ready to return to cinemas with Sitaare Zameen Par, which hits theatres on June 20. Directed by
RS Prasanna
and co-starring
Genelia Deshmukh
, the film is being positioned as a spiritual successor to the 2007 classic Taare Zameen Par, this time spotlighting themes of inclusivity, empathy, and determination through the lens of sports.
While a star-studded screening was held in Mumbai on Thursday evening, what's stood out is the positive buzz from a special public screening
Aamir
hosted a week before the release. Several early viewers have shared emotional and enthusiastic reactions, praising the film for its message and heart.
Viewers call it 'a learning for all'
One viewer described the film as powerful and educational, saying, 'It's a learning for all — not only for special children, but for everyone.
It's a great movie. I think it's going to be a great success. I'd give it a 4.9.'
Another audience member appreciated the emotional depth, especially the protagonist's conversations with a character named Kartar. 'There's a very beautiful message. The last scene was especially touching — when he says that special people feel more than we do. I'd give it 4.5 out of 5.'
One excited viewer said they plan to rewatch it, 'Benchmark was literally here, but it went up.
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It's a family movie, very entertaining. I'm going to watch it again. I'd give it 4 stars.'
Another viewer gave a dramatic reaction, saying, 'It was mind-blowing. Excellent. A great mix of comedy and emotion. I'll give it more than 10!'
Sitaare Zameen Par day 1 box office estimates
Despite Aamir's star power, trade analysts and theatre owners believe the film's performance will heavily rely on word-of-mouth. Early estimates suggest that Sitaare Zameen Par may open between Rs 11 to Rs 15 crore on its first day, a healthy number that could grow with strong weekend traction.
Story and Cast
Sitare Zameen Par features Aamir Khan as a basketball coach mentoring ten differently-abled individuals, each portrayed by newcomers. The film focuses on their journey of growth, empowerment, and acceptance through sport.
The cast includes Genelia Deshmukh and specially-abled debutants Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar.
The film is an official remake of the 2018 Spanish hit Campeones, which was later adapted into the Hollywood film Champions, starring Woody Harrelson.
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