What to Expect from the Box Office Performance of 'Ek Din' Starring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi?
The romantic drama 'Ek Din', featuring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi, has had a modest start at the box office, earning Rs 1 crore on its opening day. Competing against major films like 'Raja Shivaji' and 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', the film's performance raises questions about its future in theaters. With Sai making her Bollywood debut and Junaid in his second theatrical release, fans are eager to see how the film will fare in the coming days. Additionally, both actors have exciting projects lined up, including Sai's role in 'Ramayana: Part 1'.
| May 2, 2026, 12:27 IST
Box Office Performance of 'Ek Din'
The romantic film 'Ek Din', featuring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi, has received a variety of reviews since its theatrical release. Directed by Sunil Pandey, this movie is inspired by the 2016 Thai film 'One Day', which starred Chantavit Dhanasevi and Nittha Jirayungyurn. Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, 'Ek Din' hit theaters on May 1, facing stiff competition from Riteish Deshmukh's 'Raja Shivaji' and the sequel to 'The Devil Wears Prada' featuring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. The film managed to earn only Rs 1 crore amidst this competition.
Day 1 Box Office Report
According to early estimates from Sacnilk, 'Ek Din' collected Rs 1 crore on its opening day, marking a modest start at the box office. This figure is significantly lower than the historical drama 'Raja Shivaji', which raked in Rs 11.35 crore, while 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' earned Rs 5.5 crore.
It remains to be seen how 'Ek Din' will perform in the upcoming days. This film marks Sai Pallavi's Bollywood debut, while Junaid Khan is making his second theatrical appearance after 'Loveyapa' with Khushi Kapoor. He initially debuted in Siddharth P Malhotra's Netflix film 'Maharaj'.
Advance ticket sales for 'Ek Din' began 39 days before its release. In an interview with Just Too Filmy, Aamir Khan explained the strategy behind the early bookings, stating that with relatively new actors, it was crucial to give the film time to build momentum. "The sooner we start, the better," he noted.
Additional Details on 'Ek Din'
The music for 'Ek Din' was composed by Ram Sampath, while Ballu Saluja took charge of editing. The screenplay was written by Spandan Desai and Sneha Desai. Although the romantic drama is currently in theaters, it is anticipated to be available on a streaming service in the future, although the official OTT release date has yet to be disclosed.
Upcoming Projects for Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi
On the career front, Junaid has not announced his next project yet. Meanwhile, Sai Pallavi is set to portray Goddess Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana: Part 1', which is scheduled for a theatrical release on Diwali 2026, with the sequel expected to follow on Diwali 2027. Stay tuned for more updates!