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

Aamir Khan's emotional drama, Sitaare Zameen Par, experienced a subdued opening at the box office this morning, but is now showing promising signs of gaining traction as the day unfolds.

The film, released today, June 20th, had the majority of its shows scheduled to begin after 10 AM, which resulted in comparatively slow advance bookings during the early hours. However, data from BookMyShow indicates a surge of over 10,000 tickets booked in the last hour alone, revealing growing audience interest in Sitaare Zameen Par.

As of 1 PM today, Sitaare Zameen Par has grossed Rs 1.68 crore in India. Prior to its release, the film's advance booking stood at Rs 3.31 crore, with 115,344 tickets sold across 9,542 shows nationwide. Including 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 shows.

The Hindi-speaking regions are contributing the most to the film's business, with Rs 3.19 crore grossed from 103,884 tickets in the Hindi 2D format alone. While its presence in regional languages like Tamil and Telugu is limited, it remains noteworthy, particularly with 9,309 tickets sold for the Telugu version.

In contrast, Kuberaa, featuring Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna, has had a much stronger debut at the Indian box office, earning Rs 3.58 crore until 1 PM on its release day. Produced with a reported budget of Rs 120 crore, Kuberaa has consistently drawn audiences, with advance bookings and early show attendance indicating steady foot traffic.

While Sitaare Zameen Par experienced a slower beginning due to its show timings and the typically selective appeal of its genre, the afternoon and evening shows are anticipated to perform better. The recent surge in last-hour ticket bookings suggests positive word-of-mouth and increasing curiosity surrounding the film.

If the current booking momentum continues throughout the evening and weekend, Sitaare Zameen Par could solidify its position at the box office, balancing its day-one numbers with a consistent increase in collections. The film's star-studded premiere last night was attended by prominent figures such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Rekha, and Vicky Kaushal.