Aamir Khan and Genelia D’Souza's movie 'Sitaare Zameen Par' has made a strong start at the box office, grossing Rs 32.20 crores in just two days. The film tells a compelling story of personal growth within the realms of sports and community service. Let's delve into how it fared against 'Housefull 5' and explore its engaging plot!

Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Update

Aamir Khan and Genelia D’Souza's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' hit the theaters with much anticipation and has been met with positive reviews. In terms of box office performance, the film has been a success story. In its initial two days, 'Sitaare Zameen Par' has surpassed the Rs. 30 crore mark at the box office. According to Sacnilk, the movie raked in Rs. 10.7 crore on the opening day (Hindi: Rs 10.6, Tamil: Rs 0.05 crore, and Telugu: Rs 0.05 crore). On the following day, it saw a significant surge, collecting Rs 21.50 crore. This brings the total box office earnings of 'Sitaare Zameen Par' to Rs. 32.20 crore after a weekend run.

Sitaare Zameen Par vs Housefull 5

While 'Sitaare Zameen Par' has been dominating the box office, the previous champion 'Housefull 5,' starring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan, has been maintaining steady business even after 16 days in theaters. On June 20, it made Rs 2 crore, followed by Rs 2.25 crore on the next day, as per early estimates.

Sitaare Zameen Par Plot

'Sitaare Zameen Par' follows the story of Gulshan Arora (portrayed by Aamir Khan), a hot-headed basketball coach who faces suspension for an altercation with the head coach and potential jail time due to a drunk driving incident. As part of his community service, he is tasked with coaching a team of athletes with intellectual disabilities for a national basketball tournament. The journey is filled with obstacles but leads to profound personal growth and valuable life lessons.

Sitaare Zameen Par Review

The movie has received widespread acclaim for its sensitive and multi-layered narrative. Directed by R S Prasanna and written by Divy Nidhi Sharma, 'Sitaare Zameen Par' strikes a perfect balance between delivering a powerful message and raising awareness about intellectual disabilities, all while maintaining a light-hearted tone. The film's core message of inclusivity shines through, portraying individuals with ID as capable, independent, vibrant, and deeply empathetic. It sensitively showcases the unique traits of the players without reducing them to mere labels.