Zaheer Darbar – Entertainment Editor
Sitaare Zameen Par: Only 8% Lower Than Sikandar But Fails To Enter Top 10 Most-Viewed Bollywood Trailers On YouTube In 24 Hours!. Aamir Khan’s much-anticipated comeback film Sitaare Zameen Par made its digital debut on May 13 with the release of its official trailer. While the trailer received generally positive reviews and trended on multiple platforms, it fell short of joining the elite list of top 10 most-viewed Bollywood trailers on YouTube within the first 24 hours of release.
42 Million Views, But Still Off the Mark
Uploaded on the official YouTube channel Aamir Khan Talkies, the trailer racked up 42 million+ views in its first 24 hours. While the number may appear impressive in isolation, it falls about 8% short of surpassing Sikandar, another recent high-octane action drama, which garnered 45.8 million views in the same time span.
In order to enter the coveted Top 10 Most-Viewed Bollywood Trailers in 24 Hours, a film must earn at least 45.2 million views, a threshold that Sitaare Zameen Par narrowly missed.
Why Did the Trailer Underperform?
Industry insiders cite multiple factors behind the underwhelming digital opening:
- Boycott Trends: The hashtag #BoycottSitaareZameenPar was trending on X (formerly Twitter) within hours of the trailer drop. A section of social media users reignited calls for boycotting Aamir Khan, echoing sentiments seen during Laal Singh Chaddha.
- Muted Pre-Release Buzz: Unlike previous Aamir Khan projects, the film saw a relatively soft promotional push, possibly affecting anticipation.
- Competing Releases: With trailers of high-profile films like Sikandar, Pathaan 2, and Tiger vs Kabir still fresh in memory, Sitaare Zameen Par struggled to grab the spotlight.
Trailer Rankings: Where It Stands
Here’s a quick look at the current Top 10 Most-Viewed Bollywood Trailers in First 24 Hours on YouTube:
- Pathaan – 68 million
- Jawan – 65 million
- Tiger 3 – 59 million
- War – 52.4 million
- Sikandar – 45.8 million
- RRR (Hindi) – 45.6 million
- Adipurush – 45.4 million
- KGF: Chapter 2 (Hindi) – 45.3 million
- Brahmastra – 45.25 million
- Tiger vs Kabir – 45.2 million
Sitaare Zameen Par currently sits just outside this list at approximately 42 million views, missing the 10th spot by around 3.2 million views.
