Aamir Khan, once regarded as a one among high earning superstars in Bollywood, is now witnessing one of the steepest declines in his box office appeal. While, ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ was previously recorded as his lowest-opening film, his latest release ‘Sitare Zameen Par’, which hit theatres today, is reportedly performing even worse — setting a new low in his career.
Despite the massive expectations surrounding an Aamir Khan release, the film has failed to draw audiences to theatres. According to early estimates from Sacnilk, the movie earned just 3.8 crores on its opening day, a shockingly low figure for a star of his stature. If this trend continues over the weekend, it could mark the lowest box office opening for any Aamir Khan film till now.
Industry insiders and fans alike are left puzzled. How could a film starring such a well-established actor struggle so dramatically at the box office? Many had hoped that Aamir Khan’s return would shake up the current slump in theatrical footfall, but Sitare Zameen Par seems to have had the opposite effect. Theatres across the country are reporting empty seats, contradicting the anticipation that his comeback would revive the cinematic experience for audiences.
At this rate, the film could become a case study in how even the biggest stars are not immune to box office failure, especially when audience expectations are unmet or marketing fails to generate real interest.