Sai Pallavi‘s much-anticipated Bollywood debut Ek Din opened to a disastrous start at the box office, collecting just ₹1 crore nett on its first day despite releasing on a holiday. The romantic drama, which pairs the South Indian superstar with Junaid Khan, has been met with negative reviews and poor audience reception.
Disappointing Opening Day Collection
Despite advance bookings opening 40 days early and the holiday advantage of May 1, Ek Din shockingly managed only ₹1 crore nett on its opening day. According to India TV News, the film struggled at ticket windows from the first show itself. Given the current negative word of mouth and poor trends, recovering even the print and publicity costs now looks practically impossible.
Sai Pallavi’s Bollywood Gamble Backfires
Sai Pallavi is widely regarded as one of the top actresses in South Indian cinema, with massive successes across Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil films. Known for her natural acting and dancing prowess, she commanded a strong fan base before making her Bollywood debut. The failure of Ek Din marks a disappointing entry into Hindi cinema for the talented actress.
About Ek Din
Produced by Aamir Khan under Aamir Khan Productions, Ek Din is a romantic drama directed by Sunil Pandey. The film is a remake of the 2016 Thai film One Day and tells a heartfelt story of love and memory. Despite the backing of Aamir Khan’s production house, the film has been an outright rejection by audiences, making it another addition to the recent string of failures associated with the banner.
With such a catastrophic opening, Ek Din joins the unfortunate list of high-profile Bollywood disasters in recent times.