Sitaare Zameen Par OTT release confirmed: When and where to watch Aamir Khan’s sports drama nearly a year after its theatrical release? Reason behind the delay

Nearly a year after experimenting with a pay-per-view release model, Aamir Khan’s sports comedy-drama Sitaare Zameen Par is finally heading for digital release. The announcement was made this week as part of a slate reveal for upcoming releases. According to a press note shared by the streamer, the film’s digital premiere will mark a significant milestone, as it will become the first Hindi theatrical film to debut on the platform.

The movie originally hit cinemas on June 20, 2025 and performed well at the box office, reportedly earning around ₹167 crore in India. Despite its successful theatrical run, the film did not follow the typical path of quickly arriving on streaming platforms, leaving many viewers wondering when it would eventually make its OTT debut.

When and where to watch the film

The makers have now confirmed that Sitaare Zameen Par will premiere on SonyLIV. In its March 14 announcement revealing the content lineup for the next three months, the platform said the film will start streaming on a Friday in April. However, the exact release date has not been disclosed yet.



The streamer also stated that the movie’s arrival will be historic for the service, as it will be the first Hindi theatrical film to premiere directly on SonyLIV. In its statement, the platform described the film as an uplifting sports drama that will soon reach audiences at home nearly a year after its cinema release.

Why the OTT release took so long

The delay in the film’s streaming debut is largely due to an unconventional distribution strategy chosen by Aamir Khan. Instead of following the common eight-week theatrical-to-OTT window used by platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, the superstar opted for a different approach.

The actor has previously criticised the traditional release window, calling it problematic for the film business. Rather than making the movie immediately available on subscription-based platforms, he decided to experiment with a transactional video-on-demand model.

Under this model, the film premiered on YouTube on August 1, 2025, where viewers could rent it for Rs 100 and watch it for 48 hours. The idea was to give audiences the option of paying for a single viewing rather than accessing the film through a subscription service.

About the film

Directed by RS Prasanna, Sitaare Zameen Par is a Hindi remake of the Spanish film Champions. The story revolves around a suspended basketball coach who is asked to perform community service by training a team of neurodivergent players for a tournament.

Apart from Aamir Khan, the film also features Genelia Deshmukh in a key role. The ensemble cast includes Ashish Pendse, Aroush Datta, Aayush Bhansali, Rishi Shahani, Gopikrishnan K Varma, Rishabh Jain, Vedant Sharma, Simran Mangeshkar, Samvit Desai and Naman Misra.

The film was produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. Meanwhile, Khan has not yet announced his next project as an actor.