After initially saying no to the release of his film on OTT platforms, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan’s upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par is now reportedly all set to arrive on the OTT platform SonyLIV. The news comes as a shock to all his fans, as the actor had earlier expressed his preference for releasing his films in theaters rather than on OTT platforms.
Change in Strategy
During the initial talks of releasing his film, Aamir Khan had reportedly expressed his reluctance to release his film on OTT platforms like SonyLIV for his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par. The actor had been very vocal about his preference for preserving the traditional film-going experience.
However, it seems that his film is all set to arrive on the OTT platform SonyLIV after its theatrical release, so that all his fans get to see his much-awaited film from the comfort of their homes.
A Spiritual Successor to the Popular Film ‘Taare Zameen Par’
It has been stated that the upcoming movie ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ is the spiritual successor to the popular Aamir Khan movie ‘Taare Zameen Par,’ which was released in the year 2007.
The movie has generated quite a bit of interest among the fans, especially because the fans still have an emotional connection with the popular Aamir Khan movie ‘Taare Zameen Par.’
High Expectations From Fans
Aamir Khan is known to make a comeback with his movies, and ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ is no exception to the rule. The actor is known to choose films that not only have good storytelling but also carry a good message with them.
The fact that the movie is set to be released in the theaters and then on the online platform is also quite interesting, as the fans will be able to watch the movie multiple times when it is released on the online platform.
OTT Platforms Becoming Key Distribution Partners
The entertainment industry has witnessed a huge shift in the last couple of years, with streaming platforms playing a crucial role in the distribution of films, even big-budget Bollywood movies opting to stream on OTTs, either as a premiere or a post-theatrical release.
With the movie streaming on SonyLIV after its theatrical release, the movie Sitaare Zameen Par has the potential to reach millions of viewers across the globe, even those who are not fortunate enough to access a theatre.
Looking Ahead
Although the streaming date of the movie has not been officially announced, the news of the movie’s streaming on OTTs has already generated excitement among the fans of Aamir Khan, who are anticipating the movie’s release, keeping in mind the movie’s release pattern, which includes a theatrical release followed by a streaming release.
As the excitement of watching the movie increases, the question remains whether the movie will be able to recreate the emotional magic associated with Taare Zameen Par, offering a heartwarming experience to the viewers.
