Sitaare Zameen Par Day 16 Box Office Collection: Aamir Khan’s Film Maintains Momentum, Nears ₹140 Cr Milestone

Sitaare Zameen Par, starring Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh, continues its impactful run at the box office. The film, directed by R.S. Prasanna under the Aamir Khan Productions banner, has now amassed an impressive ₹139.61 crore net in India by its sixteenth day. Despite new releases, the emotionally-driven narrative and word-of-mouth buzz have helped the film maintain solid momentum into its third weekend.

Box Office Collection Sitaare Zameen Par: Aamir Khan’s Film Stays Strong on Day 16

On its third Saturday, Sitaare Zameen Par collected approximately ₹1.81 crore, slightly down from Day 15’s ₹2.4 crore but still solid given the film’s current phase. The consistent collection is evidence of sustained audience interest across urban and tier-1 cities. The film’s total now stands at:

• Week 1: ₹88.9 Cr
• Week 2: ₹46.5 Cr
• Week 3 (2 days): ₹4.21 Cr
• Total: ₹139.61 Cr

According to industry trackers, the film had an 18.20% occupancy rate in Hindi (2D) screenings on July 5, 2025. The afternoon shows performed better than the morning slots, especially in metros like Chennai (45%) and Hyderabad (30.5%).

Urban Centers Fuel Continued Success

In major cities, the regional occupancy figures revealed encouraging trends:

• Chennai: 45% overall (70% in afternoon shows)
• Bengaluru: 30%
• Hyderabad: 30.5%
• Mumbai: 22.5%
• NCR: 18%

The strong afternoon and multiplex showings suggest that family audiences are still choosing Sitaare Zameen Par as a weekend entertainment pick, especially in southern metros.

Comparison with Aamir Khan’s Highest Grossers

As of Day 16, Sitaare Zameen Par is now the 6th highest Hindi net earner of Aamir Khan’s career:

1. Dangal – ₹374.43 Cr
2. PK – ₹340.8 Cr
3. Dhoom 3 – ₹271.07 Cr
4. 3 Idiots – ₹202.47 Cr
5. Thugs Of Hindostan – ₹145.55 Cr
6. Sitaare Zameen Par – ₹139.61 Cr

Career Milestone for Genelia Deshmukh

This film also marks the highest Hindi net grosser for Genelia Deshmukh. Her previous best was Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na at ₹55.36 Cr. With Sitaare Zameen Par crossing ₹139 Cr, it’s a significant personal box office milestone for the actress.

You Must Know

What is the total collection of Sitaare Zameen Par so far?

As of Day 16, the film has collected ₹139.61 crore net in India.

How was the Day 16 performance of the movie?

The film earned ₹1.81 crore on Saturday, July 5, 2025, showing stability in its third weekend.

Who directed Sitaare Zameen Par?

R.S. Prasanna directed the movie under Aamir Khan Productions.

Which regions performed best in occupancy?

Chennai led with 45% overall occupancy, followed by Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

What genre is the film?

It’s a family drama with inspirational and emotional elements.

How does it rank in Aamir Khan’s filmography?

It currently ranks sixth among his top Hindi net collection films.

Sitaare Zameen Par continues to shine in the box office collection race, defying mid-week trends and competing effectively in its third weekend. With strong audience engagement and consistent returns, the film is now eyeing the ₹150 Cr mark.