Updated On: 29 July, 2025 04:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par will release on YouTube from August 1 under a pay-per-view model at Rs 100. This announcement comes after the superstar criticised 8-week-window model

Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan, on Tuesday, announced that his film Sitaare Zameen Par will be made available on YouTube after a successful theatrical run. Khan had become the first one to refuse taking up the four-week theatrical run followed by OTT release pattern. He stood firm on the film being available to the audience only in the theatres. While there was buzz about the film being available on YouTube after theatrical run, Khan had denied the same. Now, the actor has apologised for lying while announcing the streaming release of the film.
Aamir Khan, the lead and producer of Sitaare Zameen Par announced that the film will be available to all from August 1 on pay-per-view model. Which means that the audience can watch the film by paying Rs 100.
At the event, Khan also apologised for lying earlier about the film`s future on YouTube. Firstly, I apologize for lying to everyone who had asked me about my film releasing on YouTube. At that time, I couldn`t reveal anything. I’ve always been loyal to theatres, and it has always been my attempt to protect the theatrical business."