Aamir Khan calls Sitaare Zameen Par's release ‘ill-timed', expresses concern about its box office performance: ‘I'm stressed only action films are working'
Aamir Khan's much-awaited comedy-sports drama Sitaare Zameen Par is set to hit theatres on June 20. Ahead of its release, the actor-filmmaker has expressed doubts about the film's box office prospects.
During a conversation with Galatta Plus, Aamir shared his concern about Sitaare Zameen Par doing well at the box office. He said, 'When I look at the film today, I think I am quite happy with it. I think what we set out to make, we have made. Will it work at the box office? I have no idea. The fact of the matter is, throughout my career, whenever my film is released, I suddenly become aware. My film is a comedy, but right now only action is working. When Ghajini came, my film was action, but action wasn't working then. Nobody wants to see action.'
The actor added, 'My film always releases at a time when it's completely ill-timed. When my comedy film comes out, action films are working. So I am constantly stressed that I don't know right now everyone wants to see action. The last 12 films have been action and blockbusters. So while I believe that it's a very heartwarming and beautiful story which will connect very deeply with people, that's what I am hoping. But right now, everyone wants to see action films.'
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There were several reports suggesting that Sitaare Zameen Par will be released on YouTube. However, Aamir Khan dismissed the rumours and clarified that the film will only be released in theatres and not on any OTT platform.
Aamir Khan Productions will introduce ten debutants – Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar in Sitaare Zameen Par. Helmed by RS Prasanna and produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, the movie features Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh in lead roles. The music is composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy and the lyrics are written by Amitabh Bhattacharya.
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