Ek Din Release Date: Aamir Khan is backing a new romantic drama starring his son Junaid Khan and South star Sai Pallavi. The film, titled Ek Din, is produced by Aamir Khan Productions and marks Junaid’s next big theatrical release. The makers recently unveiled the film’s first-look poster along with key release details, but the announcement has received mixed reactions online.
On Thursday, Aamir Khan Productions shared the first poster of Ek Din on social media. The poster shows Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi walking together in a snowy setting while enjoying ice cream. It carries the line, “One love… one chance.” Sharing the postm they wrote, “In the chaos of life, love will find you… Ek Din.”
Check it out below
Ek Din Release Date Revealed, Remake Factor Triggers Online Backlash
Along with the poster, the makers confirmed that the teaser will drop on January 16, while the film is set to release in cinemas on May 1, 2026. While the poster generated curiosity about the new pairing, a large section of social media users reacted negatively. Many criticised the film for being a remake, reflecting growing audience fatigue with Bollywood’s lack of original stories.
Several users took to the comments section to express disappointment. Check out some of the reactions to announcement below:
“Ye film junaid ki aakhri film hai.”
“Bro, at least for once think original. again a copy of one day, Thai movie.”
“Last film, last chance.”
“Itne bure din aaye Sai Pallavi k.”
“Junaid ko kitni bhi bar launch krde ye disaster hi rahega, even sai pallavi cant save the remake film.”
“Another flop loading.”
“Disaster.”
“Ohh.. Shit. Another remake.”
The backlash also stems from Junaid Khan’s previous theatrical release Loveyapa, which failed to impress at the box office despite strong promotion.
Is Junaid Khan-Sai Pallavi Starrer Remake Of Thai Film One Day?
Yes, Ek Din is an official Hindi remake of the 2016 Thai romantic drama One Day. The original film was widely appreciated for its emotional depth and unique love story. The Hindi version was earlier titled Mere Raho and is directed by Sunil Pandey.
The Thai film ‘One Day’ follows Denchai, a shy and socially ignored IT employee, who falls in love with Nui, a warm and kind colleague. During a company trip to Japan, Nui suffers a temporary memory loss condition called Transient Global Amnesia, which lasts exactly 24 hours. In that short window, Denchai pretends to be her boyfriend and gives her the love and attention she always deserved. The story is tender but morally complex, as both characters know the truth will vanish with time.
Sai Pallavi’s casting has drawn attention, given her strong acting credentials and loyal fan base. However, many netizens remain sceptical about whether even she can help the film overcome the remake fatigue.
Aamir Khan had earlier admitted he was disappointed by the failure of Loveyapa, stating that he personally liked the film. With Ek Din, he is once again backing his son with a fresh pairing and an emotionally driven story.
Whether audiences will give Ek Din a fair chance or reject it due to its remake tag will become clear closer to its May 2026 release.
