SZP 's day 1 falls short of 3 Idiots

Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par debuted with Rs 11.70 crore, matching Laal Singh Chaddha's opening day. While sparking audience curiosity with its emotional storytelling, it narrowly missed surpassing 3 Idiots' initial collection. Despite positive pre-release buzz, falling behind a 2009 film is viewed as a missed opportunity, though the weekend's performance remains promising.