Junaid Khan discussed Ek Din’s box office and explained why he plans to limit Aamir Khan’s involvement in his future projects. The new actor says his priorities are building his own space in the industry, and that frequent releases matter more right now. In doing so, he also shares a surprising view on Aamir’s on-screen workload.
Sai Pallavi has opened up about feeling “miscast” in Junaid Khan’s lead film Ek Din, which is based on the Thai original One Day. The remake has flopped hard at the box office, with reports estimating a ₹25 crore budget and only around ₹4 crore collected in the first week, reigniting criticism of Aamir Khan’s production choices.
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Junaid Khan’s theatrical debut, Ek Din, is struggling at the box office despite a controlled budget. The film’s poor early run threatens its chances of reaching the break-even mark. Comparisons are already being drawn to Loveyapa, which performed better during its run, as attention shifts to why this remake has not clicked with Hindi audiences yet.
Ek Din, starring Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan, premiered on May 1 to mixed social media reactions. Some viewers questioned the film’s originality and execution, while critic Subhash K Jha praised its gentle, heartfelt love story, highlighting how Japan plays a standout role. The debate is turning into a surprisingly warm spotlight on romance over spectacle.
Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan’s romantic drama Ek Din, releasing May 1, opened advance bookings a month ahead—a bold push by the makers. Yet the film’s early box office reception has been underwhelming, with opening estimates hovering around ₹1–2 crore. The early booking window didn’t translate into strong momentum at theatres.
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