Netizens oppose Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par pay-per-view scheme, demand OTT release

Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par is now available on YouTube as pay-per-view. The film, which was supposed to cost Rs. 100 per viewing, received its first backlash since the movie charged Rs. 179 for iPhone users. Aamir Khan Talkies had to issue a statement regarding the same, but from the looks of it, that has not yet been rectified. Further, Indians are upset with the scheme altogether and demand that the movie release on OTT for their convenience. Many are ready to ban Aamir Khan movies too if they do not find an OTT release. Here's how netizens are reacting to the pay-per-view model.

'JioHostar or I'm not watching'

A user threatened that he would not watch Sitaare Zameen Par if the movie were not releasing on JioHotstar. Sitaare Zameen Par is currently an exclusive content for pay-per-view on Aamir Khan's YouTube channel.

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Netizens are upset with the pricing, try to negotiate with actor-filmmaker

Many netizens are upset with the pricing to watch Sitaare Zameen Par one time. They believe Rs. 100 is a huge ask, and Rs. 50 might have been a fair deal. A few of the netizens pointed out that if they had to choose, they would have rather seen the film in theatres for Rs. 175 than on their phones for Rs. 100.

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More Aamir Khan movies to release on pay-per-view basis?

Aamir Khan had promised that all of the films produced by him, including Lagaan, Delhi Belly, Taare Zameen Par and the likes, would release on pay-per-view basis too. In fact, the actor had pulled the movies down from Netflix ahead of Sitaare Zameen Par's theatrical release. Now the real question is, seeing the backlash, will the superstar really continue with his scheme?

FAQs:

Q: When will Sitaare Zameen Par release on YouTube?

A: Sitaare Zameen Par will be available on YouTube Movies-on-Demand starting August 1, 2025.

Q: Is Sitaare Zameen Par a sequel to Taare Zameen Par?

A: While not a direct sequel, Sitaare Zameen Par is considered a spiritual successor to Taare Zameen Par, carrying forward its themes of empathy and acceptance.

Q: How much does it cost to watch Sitaare Zameen Par on YouTube?

A: In India, the rental price is set at Rs. 100, to watch Sitaare Zameen Par on YouTube.