Aamir Khan is all set to return to the big screen with Sitaare Zameen Par, his first release since Laal Singh Chaddha. While the film carries the weight of expectations and emotional appeal, its early box office indicators—especially in overseas markets—tell a different story. With slow international pre-sales and lukewarm response to its promotional material, the film now pins its hopes on strong word of mouth to deliver at the box office.According to a report in Pinkvilla, the bookings of Sitaare Zameen Par in international markets is not upto the mark. The movie has not even sold 1000 tickets in traditional international markets like Australia and US-Canada for the opening day, 3 days out. If the pace of advance bookings does not increase, the movie may even struggle for a USD 2 million opening weekend. For perspective, the actor’s own Dhoom 3 grossed over 8 million over its opening weekend.While Dhoom 3 opened to over USD 8 million internationally, Sitaare Zameen Par is tracking far lower, with under 1,000 tickets sold so far in key markets. At its current pace, the film may not cross USD 2 million in its opening weekend.Now, Sitaare Zameen Par is banking reportedly on strong word of mouth to drive its performance. If it connects emotionally with viewers, the film could see steady growth through positive audience feedback. Positioned as a lighthearted and heartwarming story, it hopes to appeal to family audiences and those seeking feel-good cinema.The trailer and songs of Sitaare Zameen Par haven’t generated the expected buzz, falling short of creating strong pre-release momentum. However, Aamir Khan’s aggressive promotional efforts have kept the film in the public eye. While awareness around the film is decent, the urgency to watch it in theatres remains low. With audiences increasingly drawn to content that delivers a true big-screen experience, Sitaare Zameen Par will need exceptional word of mouth to drive footfalls post-release.Sitaare Zameen Par releases in theatres on 20th June, 2025.
