Sitaare Zameen Par Surges Past ₹100 Crore Worldwide, Marking Aamir Khan’s Big 2025 Box Office Win

Jun, 25 2025

Sitaare Zameen Par: Aamir Khan’s Bollywood Blockbuster Crosses ₹100 Crore Worldwide

You don’t see a movie like Sitaare Zameen Par smashing the box office every year. Aamir Khan’s latest outing just bulldozed its way past ₹100 crore across the globe, clocking in at an eye-popping ₹105.17 crore worldwide. That’s not just another feather in Khan’s cap—this makes it the eighth Bollywood film in 2025 to break the ₹100 crore barrier, buzzing past a crowded field of contenders who’d been vying for audience attention all year long.

Now, what really put this film ahead of the rest? Let’s break down the box office numbers. In India alone, the movie pulled in ₹65.80 crore nett, or ₹78.33 crore gross. It stayed rock-steady through the weekdays—rare for a film in today’s up-and-down market—scoring between ₹8.5 crore and ₹10.7 crore each day. By day five, it was already sitting pretty at ₹75.15 crore nett. Overseas, the response was just as powerful, with ₹26.84 crore gross coming from markets that can be tough to crack for even the biggest Bollywood releases.

That’s not to say it didn’t face some serious competition. Films like Bhool Chuk Maaf and Deva tried to keep up, but neither could breach that hundred-crore mark. Even more telling, Sitaare Zameen Par managed to outpace Khan’s earlier films, including Laal Singh Chaddha—proving that this time, the connection with viewers was instant and electric. And don’t forget its edge over the beloved Taare Zameen Par in early earnings.

Part of the secret sauce? Aamir Khan’s unusual decision to shun an immediate streaming release. Instead of dropping on platforms just weeks after hitting cinemas, the film stayed exclusive to theaters. The idea was simple—let the word-of-mouth do its magic, and keep fans coming back for the communal big-screen experience. It’s a risky move in 2025, where most movies hit streaming before audiences even process the end credits. But it worked. Crowds kept filling seats, and the film’s digital fate will only be decided once the cinema run is well and truly over.

So, what drew people in? Beyond the clever release play, Sitaare Zameen Par struck a rare balance. It’s a sports comedy packed with emotional moments, all delivered under R.S. Prasanna’s tight direction. The story couples feel-good humor with a gentle, sentimental touch—two elements that don’t often mix well, but here became the main reason for its broad appeal. Whether audiences came for a hearty laugh or a tug at the heartstrings, they found both in spades. Reviews especially pointed to Khan’s powerful performance and his knack for picking roles that connect deeply, both at home and abroad.

The film’s rapid climb isn’t just about numbers—it’s about leaving a cultural dent in a year where Bollywood has been fighting to regain its post-pandemic momentum. As moviegoers get pickier, and as more and more content shifts online, Sitaare Zameen Par stands as proof that an emotional story with mass appeal, given the right push, can still pull everyone back to the theater—no streaming subscription required.