Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to shower praise on Aamir Khan’s latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par. The heartfelt appreciation comes as the sports dramedy continues to win hearts and dominate the box office, earning nearly ₹60 crore in its opening weekend.
In his post, Mahesh Babu wrote:
“Sitaare Zameen Par shines so bright and how! It’ll make you laugh, cry and clap!! Like all Aamir Khan’s classics, you’ll walk out with a big smile on your face. Love and Respect.”
The SSMB29 star also gave a special shout-out to Aamir and the team for crafting a film that blends emotion with entertainment, calling it a worthy addition to Khan’s legacy of meaningful cinema.
About the Film
Directed by RS Prasanna, Sitaare Zameen Par is touted as a spiritual successor to Aamir’s 2007 classic Taare Zameen Par. The film follows the journey of a basketball coach, played by Khan, who is assigned to train neurodivergent adults as part of his community service after a DUI conviction. What starts as a reluctant obligation gradually transforms into a powerful and life-affirming experience for both the coach and the team.
The film stars Aamir Khan and Genelia D’Souza, along with neurodivergent individuals cast in prominent roles—marking a significant step towards inclusion in mainstream Indian cinema.
A Critical and Commercial Success
With glowing reviews and strong word-of-mouth, Sitaare Zameen Par has struck a chord with audiences across the country. It collected ₹59.90 crore nett in India within just three days, with a particularly strong surge in Sunday collections.
What’s Next for Mahesh Babu?
Mahesh Babu, meanwhile, is gearing up for the highly anticipated SSMB29, directed by SS Rajamouli. The big-budget pan-India film also stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, promising a cinematic spectacle that has already generated massive buzz in Telugu and national film circuits.
With Mahesh Babu praising Sitaare Zameen Par, the film’s cultural impact continues to grow—reaffirming Aamir Khan’s reputation as a pioneer of socially resonant storytelling in Indian cinema.
