Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Soars: Aamir’s Comeback Hits USD 2 M in 2 Days
Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Takes Flight: $2M in 2 Days, Eyes $10M+ Milestone
By M Muzamil Shami - June 22, 2025
Introduction
Aamir Khan’s much-anticipated sports drama, Sitaare Zameen Par, is making waves at the global box office, grossing a formidable USD 2.10 million (~₹18 crore) in just its opening two days. Industry experts are now targeting USD 10 million+ as the next milestone, with USD 15 million within reach—if momentum holds strong.
Explosive Momentum: Weekend Surge
The film began modestly on Friday, but Saturday witnessed a dramatic upturn—collections surged to USD 1.25 million (~₹10.75 crore), setting the weekend total at USD 2.10 million. With Sunday still underway, projections suggest a potential USD 3–3.5 million weekend total if momentum continues.
Global Box Office Breakdown
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UAE remains the strongest overseas market, earning USD 400K on Saturday.
Australia nearly doubled, approaching AUD 200K.
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USA saw a 50 % jump, though Friday was a partial holiday.
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Canada practically doubled its opening-day figure .
Overall, overseas markets posted growth of 60–70% from Friday to Saturday, showcasing the impact of positive word-of-mouth.
Domestic Performance: Solid, Not Spectacular
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Indian box-office tracked ₹32.20 crore net over two days (~USD 3.9 million) — a robust performance considering competing releases
Day 1 net jumped to ₹11.7 crore, surpassing expectations and topping other Bollywood releases, including Housefull 5
Despite initial worries due to slow advance bookings, especially overseas, the sharp Day 2 leap proves the film is resonating emotionally
What Makes This Surge Possible?
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Aamir Khan’s comeback intrigue: The star returns after his last outing, Laal Singh Chaddha, and is banking on meaningful, heartfelt content
Genre & emotional connect: The sports comedy-drama theme—where a coach trains special-ability youth—resonates deeply, building strong word-of-mouth buzz
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Weekend rebound: Despite low presales, the film's poignant storytelling captured attention quickly, triggering a Saturday surge.
Box Office Projections: Big Targets Ahead
Milestone
Likelihood
Conditions
USD 3–3.5 million (weekend)
Very Likely
Strong Saturday carry into Sunday
USD 10 million (total run)
On Track
Needs consistent 60–70% overseas hold
USD 15 million (total run)
Feasible
Dependent on strong 2nd–3rd weekholds
The film’s Saturday double-digit growth positions it well toward a USD 10–15 million lifetime haul—mirroring trajectories of previous Aamir Khan successes.
FAQs:
Q1. How much has Sitaare Zameen Par earned so far?
After two days, the film has grossed USD 2.10 million (~₹18 crore), with USD 1.25 million on Saturday alone
Q2. Can it reach USD 10 million globally?
Yes—it’s projected to cross USD 10 million if weekend momentum continues and second-week holds remain strong.
Q3. How did domestic performance fare?
It totaled ₹32.20 crore net in India over two days and opened at ₹11.7 crore net (Day 1), outperforming other Bollywood films
Q4. What factors contribute to this growth?
Word-of-mouth acclaim, Aamir’s star power, and the film’s emotional, inclusive theme—all contributed to sharp Day 2 growth across markets .
Are you surprised by Sitaare Zameen Par’s global success? Do you think it’ll hit USD 15 million? Share your prediction in the comments!
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