📌 Key Points
- “Ek Din” starring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi collected less than ₹1 crore on Day 1.
- The film’s opening failed to surpass Junaid’s previous film “Loveyapa” (₹1.15 crore).
- Sai Pallavi’s “Love Story” earned ₹9.05 crore, highlighting “Ek Din”‘s underperformance.
- Aamir Khan praised Sai Pallavi’s performance, calling her the “best actress.”
Sunil Pandey’s romantic drama “Ek Din,” featuring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi, opened to a disappointing box office collection of less than ₹1 crore on its first day. The film struggled to make an impact, falling short of even modest comparisons.
Ek Din’s Dismal Opening Day Performance
Ek Din box office collection day 1: Sunil Pandey’s romantic drama Ek Din was released in theatres on May 1. The film starring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi had a dull opening on Friday. The film’s opening has failed to beat the openings of films such as Loveyapa (2025) and Love Story (2021).
For context, Junaid’s theatrical debut Loveyapa , which did not fare well at the box office, had a ₹ 1.15 crore opening. Sai’s hit Telugu film Love Story collected ₹ 9.05 crore on its opening day. And the film is nowhere close to Hindi cinema’s best-performing romantic drama Saiyaara (2025), which had a ₹ 21.50 crore opening.
Comparing ‘Ek Din’ to Past Box Office Hits
Hindustan Times’ review of the film reads: “Junaid largely fits the part. He holds his own in the emotional stretches, but as the film inches towards the climax, the writing stops doing him a favour and he begins to falter. And then there’s Sai Pallavi. She’s so effortlessly compelling that she commands your attention every time she’s on screen, and you feel her absence just as much when she isn’t. Her eyes do the heavy lifting with ease.” To sum it up: “Ek Din settles for something far more fleeting. It’s occasionally affecting courtesy Sai Pallavi’s presence, but it never quite hits the emotional crescendo it seems to be chasing.”
Critics’ Take and Aamir Khan’s Reaction
The film was screened in Mumbai ahead of its release, and Aamir teared up after watching it. He also praised Sai at an event, saying, “Sai has done such an amazing job, you are going to get blown away. For me, Sai is the best actress we have in our country today.” He added, “Junaid ne bhi thik thak kiya hai. Woh mera beta hai toh kuch bol nahi sakta (Even Junaid did a good job, but he is my son, so I can’t say much). In fact, all the cast members have done a great job, and I am very happy for them,” about his son’s performance.
Despite Sai Pallavi’s compelling performance and Aamir Khan’s praise, “Ek Din” has had a challenging start. Its low box office numbers on opening day suggest an uphill battle for the romantic drama.
