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.
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.
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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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