Sitaare Zameen Par 2025

MOVIE INFO

IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Release date: 20 June 2025 (India)
Director: R.S. Prasanna
Starring: Aamir Khan; Genelia D'Souza
Producers: Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, Aparna Purohit, Ravi Bhagchandka
Adapted from: Champions
Distributed by: AA Films, PVR Inox Pictures

🎬 Brief Overview

Aamir Khan stars as a suspended basketball coach sentenced to community service, training players with intellectual disabilities for a national tournament. Directed by R.S. Prasanna, it’s a heartfelt spiritual successor to Taare Zameen Par, focusing on inclusivity and mental health.

⭐ Critical Reception

India Today called it “a warm hug, laughter pill for the soul,” praising Aamir Khan’s performance, the film’s humour, and heartfelt moments, while noting it could be shorter (~2h 39m).
Rotten Tomatoes shows a 75% Tomatometer and 87% audience score, highlighting its uplifting underdog narrative and respectful handling of neurodiversity.
The Week rated it 3/5, acknowledging it's no groundbreaking work but “its existence isn’t without justification”—a feel-good, socially relevant family film.
ABP Live lauded Khan’s “impeccable” portrayal of Gulshan and the cast of neurodivergent actors, who “outshine” most others.
Moneycontrol gave it 3.5/5, noting the film “has its heart in the right place” but “never quite soars” emotionally compared to Taare Zameen Par.
Greatandhra.com critiqued its lack of emotional depth and narrative cohesion, calling it predictable and underdeveloped.
Outlook India rated 2.5/5, describing it as a crowd-pleaser but lacking sustained wit and depth behind its emotional veneer.

👥 Audience & Influencer Voices

Namita Thapar (Shark Tank India) expressed on LinkedIn that the film was profoundly moving and highlighted the resilience of neurodivergent children.
Sudha Murty called it an “eye-opener” that prompts important societal introspection around normalcy.
Sachin Tendulkar praised the film’s unifying messaging after his private screening.
X/Twitter buzz varied from emotional revelation to critique of its predictability and jokes but acknowledged its sincere intent ().

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🎯 Final Verdict

Sitaare Zameen Par is a well-intentioned, uplifting sports drama that marks a meaningful attempt to spotlight inclusion. Aamir Khan delivers a charming, self-aware performance, supported by a talented cast that includes neurodivergent actors. Its warmth and positivity resonate widely—though it lacks the emotional depth and pacing tightness of its spiritual predecessor.
If you’re looking for a feel-good, family-friendly movie with a powerful social message, it's worth a watch. But if you're craving the emotional intensity of Taare Zameen Par, temper expectations.