Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par picks up momentum on release day as last-hour bookings surge past 10,000 tickets

Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Gains Momentum After Slow Start, Ticket Sales Surge

Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par started slow but is gaining momentum. Early shows began later, impacting initial bookings. However, ticket sales surged recently, indicating growing interest. The film earned Rs 1.68 crore by 1 pm. Kuberaa, starring Dhanush, opened stronger with Rs 3.58 crore. Sitaare Zameen Par hopes to improve with evening shows and positive word of mouth.

Aamir Khan’s latest film, the highly anticipated emotional drama Sitaare Zameen Par, experienced a subdued opening at the box office earlier today. However, there are promising indications that the film is gaining traction as the day progresses.

The movie, which premiered today (June 20), scheduled the majority of its screenings to commence after 10 am. This resulted in relatively modest advance booking figures during the initial hours. Data from BookMyShow reveals a surge of over 10,000 tickets booked within the last hour alone, suggesting escalating audience interest.

As of 1 pm today, Sitaare Zameen Par has garnered Rs 1.68 crore in India. Prior to its release, the film’s advance bookings amounted to Rs 3.31 crore, stemming from the sale of 115,344 tickets across 9,542 shows nationwide. Factoring in block seats, the total pre-release booking value reached Rs 6.88 crore, providing the film with a respectable launch despite the limited number of early morning showings.

The film's revenue is primarily generated from the Hindi-speaking regions, with Rs 3.19 crore grossed through 103,884 tickets in the Hindi 2D format alone. While its presence in regional languages such as Tamil and Telugu is limited, it remains noteworthy, particularly with 9,309 tickets sold for the Telugu version.

In comparison, Kuberaa, featuring Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna, has enjoyed a more robust opening at the Indian box office, earning Rs 3.58 crore by 1 pm on its release day. Reportedly produced with a budget of Rs 120 crore, Kuberaa has consistently attracted audiences, with advance bookings and early show attendance reflecting steady foot traffic.

While Sitaare Zameen Par initially faced a slower start due to show timings and the genre's typically selective audience appeal, expectations are high for improved performance during the afternoon and evening shows. The recent surge in last-hour ticket bookings suggests positive word of mouth and growing curiosity.

If the current booking momentum persists throughout the evening and weekend, Sitaare Zameen Par has the potential to solidify its position at the box office, balancing its day-one figures with a steady increase in collections. The film's star-studded premiere last night, attended by prominent figures such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Rekha, and Vicky Kaushal, further amplified its visibility.