Is Aamir Khan Masking a Setback with “Sitare Zameen Par”?

Aamir Khan’s much-anticipated release Sitare Zameen Par, touted as a spiritual successor to the 2007 classic Taare Zameen Par, seems to be caught in a haze of uncertainty and controversy. Co-produced with Kiran Rao, the film was initially scheduled for release in June 2025. However, rumblings from industry insiders suggest that all may not be as it seems.

 

Officially, the delay in promotional activities—particularly the trailer launch—is being attributed to the tragic Pahalgam attack in Kashmir. The team claims to be in mourning, standing in solidarity with the victims and their families. But behind the scenes, speculation is rife that internal production issues may be the real reason behind the sudden radio silence.

 

The storyline centres around a man undergoing a deep personal transformation after forming bonds with children who view the world through an extraordinary, innocent lens. Their unique outlook forces him to introspect and ultimately emerge as a more compassionate, self-aware individual. While thematically rich, the film reportedly failed to impress during its initial test screenings, with viewers calling it underwhelming—especially in comparison to the emotional resonance and critical acclaim of Taare Zameen Par.

 

Production began in Mumbai, later moving to New Delhi and Vadodara. Filming concluded in June 2024, but since then, updates have been scarce. The trailer was slated for release in the last week of April 2025, but that too was abruptly postponed. No new official trailer release date has been confirmed, and the only whispers of progress come from unverified sources suggesting that a revised launch date may be decided within a fortnight.

 

As anticipation gives way to scepticism, fans are left wondering: is Aamir Khan genuinely delaying the film out of respect for national tragedy, or is it a strategic move to cover up deeper creative troubles? It is being speculated that the release date of 20th June has been strategically chosen to coincide with the reopening of schools across Maharashtra, a period when the state regains its usual hustle after the summer break. Industry insiders suggest that Aamir Khan may be harbouring doubts about the film's box office potential, which could have influenced the decision to delay its release. Comparisons being drawn between Sitaare Zameen Par and the highly successful Raid 2 are also believed to be a contributing factor, with Khan reportedly concerned that his film might struggle to match Raid 2’s commercial performance.

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