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Aamir Khan ’s much-anticipated film Sitaare Zameen Par is all set to release in theatres tomorrow, June 20, but fans will have to wait longer than usual to catch the film on the big screen.

According to reports, theatre owners have been asked to follow a revised guideline for the film's release on Friday. Bollywood Hungama reports that the makers released a revised guideline that did not permit any screening before 11 AM on Friday, and the number of shows at theatres between 11 AM and 6 PM would be capped to just four.

After 6 PM, exhibitors are free to screen the film as per standard scheduling norms.

The communication further clarifies that this restricted show format applies strictly to the release day and that the theatres are free to follow the original distribution plan from Saturday, June 21. Under this plan, no shows of Sitaare Zameen Par are allowed before 9 AM on any day. Single-screen theatres must dedicate all show slots exclusively to the film, while multiplexes are required to run a specified number of screenings—ranging from 8 shows in two-screen setups. Complexes, on the other hand, are allowed up to 31 shows in with 10 or more screens. Additionally, cinemas have been encouraged to apply popular weekend pricing to the film starting from Saturday.

Directed by R.S. Prasanna, Sitaare Zameen Par will see Aamir Khan play the role of a coach, who mentors a team of ten specially-abled children. The film has also received a U/A 13+ certification from the CBFC , which allows the film unrestricted public exhibition, but with a caution for parents or guardians to consider whether it is appropriate for children under 13 years old.

The has a total runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes.