When Junaid Khan made his debut with 'Maharaj' on OTT, he received considerable appreciation. His first theatrical release, 'Loveyappa' opposite Khushi Kapoor, underperformed at the box office but garnered decent reviews upon its digital release. Now, in 2026, Junaid Khan returns to the big screen with the romantic drama 'Ek Din,' co-starring Sai Pallavi, who makes her Hindi debut. However, neither the pairing nor Sai Pallavi's debut buzz could draw audiences to theaters. Released on May 1, 2026, 'Ek Din' opened slowly, earning just over Rs 1 crore.
'Ek Din' Box Office Day 1 Update
According to Sacnilk, 'Ek Din' opened with Rs 1.15 crore on Friday, with a low occupancy of 14.3% across 1,961 shows. The film faced no direct new Hindi release competition, as its release window allowed even Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' to enjoy its run. Following Bollywood's recent successes like 'Dhurandhar 2' and 'Bhooth Bangla,' 'Ek Din' has failed to make an impact. Meanwhile, 'Raja Shivaji' led the box office, released in Marathi and Hindi, opening with over Rs 11 crore and receiving positive feedback.
About 'Ek Din'
'Ek Din' presents a conventional romantic setup. Dinesh Kumar Srivastav, aka Dino, is a sincere, socially awkward nerd who falls in love with his co-worker, the beautiful Meera Ranganathan. Unaware of his feelings, she is his secret admirer, and he feels she is out of his league. During an office trip to Japan, Dino, a hopeless romantic, makes a wish at the famous Fortune Bell for Meera to fall for him for just one day. Little does he know that his wish triggers chaos.
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