The pressure is on for Aamir Khan to achieve success with his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par. While fans have high hopes for Mr. Perfectionist, the odds may not be in his favor for this sports-comedy drama. Let’s take a look at the trailer’s impact on its opening day at the box office.
Trailer Reception
The trailer for Sitaare Zameen Par, a spiritual successor to Taare Zameen Par, is a significant element that could drive audiences to theaters. The 3-minute and 29-second trailer has its moments, though many viewers feel that it lacks the lasting ‘wow’ factor they anticipated. While the dialogues and background music received praise, the overall excitement seems subdued. Fans are hoping for strong content and positive word-of-mouth to encourage audiences to flock to cinemas.
Restoring Faith
Following the underwhelming performance of Laal Singh Chaddha, audience faith in Aamir Khan has waned. Notably, he hasn’t delivered a box office hit since Dangal in 2016. This situation is akin to what Shah Rukh Khan experienced after Zero, from which he successfully bounced back. Fans are hoping for a similar resurgence from Aamir.
Challenges Ahead
Despite the trailer receiving decent reviews, the hype surrounding Sitaare Zameen Par doesn’t match expectations for an Aamir Khan film. Additionally, there are calls for a boycott due to his silence on India-Pakistan political tensions, although Aamir Khan Productions did release a statement just ahead of the trailer launch.Moreover, the film faces backlash for being reportedly based on the Spanish film Champions (2018). Given that Laal Singh Chaddha was an official remake of Forrest Gump, comparisons are leading to disappointment among fans who were expecting greater creativity and originality.
Box Office Potential
Considering current trends, Sitaare Zameen Par could see opening day collections in the range of 7-9 crore. However, this figure may fluctuate based on upcoming promotional efforts. For now, the sports-comedy must enhance its pre-release buzz to attract a larger audience.
