Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par adds Rs 2.5 crore over the weekend despite ‘Saiyaara' wave
Aamir Khan
's Sitaare Zameen Par has proved its staying power at the box office, holding strong even as
Mohit Suri
's much-talked-about romantic drama Saiyaara, starring newcomers
Ahaan Panday
and
Aneet Padda
, stormed into cinemas with record-breaking collections.
After completing 30 days in theatres with a robust Rs 164.15 crore across all languages, Sitaare Zameen Par witnessed a notable resurgence over its fifth weekend, despite stiff competition. On Day 31 (5th Sunday), the film added Rs 1.35 crore (Rs 1.33 crore in Hindi and Rs 1 lakh each in Tamil and Telugu), bringing its total collection to a commendable Rs 165.5 crore. The fact that it managed to post such a number on its fifth Sunday — while Saiyaara raked in Rs 37 crore on its opening Sunday — highlights the strong word-of-mouth and loyal family audience base Sitaare Zameen Par has cultivated.
The film, directed by
RS Prasanna
, explores learning disabilities in children through a fresh lens and marks
Aamir
Khan's return to emotional, socially-driven storytelling. While the opening was moderate at Rs 10.7 crore, the film quickly gained momentum, thanks to excellent weekend jumps — Rs 20.2 crore on Day 2 and Rs 27.25 crore on Day 3.
What's particularly remarkable is how the film sustained its momentum week after week. After closing its first week at Rs 88.9 crore, it collected Rs 46.5 crore in Week 2, Rs 18.95 crore in Week 3, and Rs 8.65 crore in Week 4.
In most cases, Week 5 would mark a significant dip, especially with a high-profile release like Saiyaara entering the fray. But Sitaare Zameen Par defied the odds.
On Day 30 (5th Saturday), the film had already shown signs of life with a Rs 80 lakh collection, a major jump of 128 % from Friday's collection of Rs 35 lakh. The Sunday surge further confirms that the emotional core of the film continues to resonate, especially with families and older audiences.
While Saiyaara has dominated youth attention with its fresh faces and romantic music-driven narrative, Sitaare Zameen Par remains a preferred pick for viewers looking for meaningful, feel-good cinema. In fact, the simultaneous success of both films showcases the diversity of content drawing crowds in 2025 — one led by a superstar addressing educational challenges, the other a musical romance by newcomers.
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