Aamir Khan is currently gearing up for the release of his much-anticiapted comeback film, Sitaare Zameen Par, a spiritual sequel to his 2007 film Taare Zameen Par and inspired by the 2018 Spanish film Champions. Recently, reports suggested that after its theatrical run, Sitaare Zameen Par would be available exclusively on YouTube via pay-per-view, skipping major streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Hotstar.
Now, reacting to the reports, Aamir confirmed that Sitaare Zameen Par will release only in theatres on June 20, 2025. In fact, he clarified that unlike other films, there will be no OTT release for this one. Appearing on Raj Shamani's podcast, Khan said, "Maine bohot saari theories padhi hain, alag-alag proposals aaye hain film ko release karne ke liye, par main sabko side mein rakh raha hoon, aur main sirf ek cheez pe dhyan de raha hoon — theatrical."
Furthermore, the actor shared that the theatrical industry has deliberately made calculated decisions over the years, which have negatively impacted business. Aamir pointed out that the current practice of releasing films on OTT platforms just 4–6 weeks after their theatrical release has significantly impacted box office business.
He added, "Ek time tha jab OTT 6 mahine baad aata tha, ab woh kuch hafte baad aa raha hai — mujhe woh suit nahi hota. Mujhe OTT se koi takleef nahi hai — agar main koi content OTT ke liye banaunga, toh direct OTT pe leke aaunga.
"Sitaare Zameen Par jo aayegi, sirf theatre mein aayegi. Mera belief cinema aur theatre mein hai, toh main wahi karunga. Mujhe bohot saare offers aaye hain, alag-alag platforms ke liye. Maine sabko bohot respectfully mana kar diya. Theatre ka agar business khatam hoga, phir aage socha jaayega kya karna hai," concluded Aamir.
