Ek Din: 2026 Bollywood Romantic Drama Film Trailer, Review & Songs

Movie Name: Ek Din
Directed by: Sunil Pandey
Starring: Junaid Khan, Sai Pallavi, Kunal Kapoor
Genre: Romance, Drama
Running Time: 125 Minutes
Release Date: May 01, 2026
Language: Hindi
Rating: 
Production Companies: Aamir Khan Productions
Budget: ₹- crore

Rohan is in love with his colleague Meera but does not have the courage to express his feelings towards her. He finally gets his chance during the company trip. He makes a wish to be with Meera for just one day, and his wish comes true.

Ek Din: Movie Overview

Ek Din is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Sunil Pandey and produced by Mansoor Khan, Aamir Khan, and Aparna Purohit under Aamir Khan Productions. The film stars Sai Pallavi (in her Hindi film debut) and Junaid Khan in lead roles. It is a remake of the 2016 Thai film One Day.

Ek Din was initially scheduled to release on 7 November 2025, however it was postponed to 1 May 2026.

The film was shot in Sapporo, Japan, utilizing the snowy landscape to enhance the visual appeal. The Japan schedule of the film was wrapped in March 2024. The Mumbai schedule began in the same month, with filming taking place in Film City.

Ek Din was scheduled to be released on 12 December 2025, however it was postponed to 1 May 2026.

Movie Trailer:

Movie Review:

A sweet and pleasant one-time watch

Story:

After a heartbreak and a snow accident, Meera (Sai Pallavi) suffers from Transient Global Amnesia (TGA), a condition that causes short-term memory loss for one day. As she spends the day with her IT-geek colleague, Dinesh (Junaid Khan), who is secretly in love with her, will she remember the bond they shared?

Review:

Love is all about cherished, lasting memories. But what if the most beautiful moments are forgotten the very next day? This happens to a socially awkward and missable guy who spends a day with the woman he loves in Hokkaido, Japan, in this remake of the Thai film One Day.

Directed by Sunil Pandey and written by Sneha Desai and Spandan Mishra, Ek Din is a unique romance drama that makes for a breezy watch. One of the refreshing things about the narrative is how the day unfolds like an easy friendship, with gentle undertones of romance. The film’s first act establishes Dinesh’s unrequited love for Meera, who is in a relationship with her married but nearly-divorced boss, Nakul (Kunal Kapoor). Things take a curious turn when Dinesh and Meera end up spending two extra days at their offsite in Japan after their team returns to India. The second act follows their discovery of companionship and warmth in each other, while the third act explores Meera’s memory being reset and whether Dinesh can help her remember what they shared.

Their time together in Japan is beautifully captured by cinematographer Manoj Lobo, who films the snow-capped locales and snow-covered beach with breathtaking beauty. The narrative explores the magic of one perfect day and the bittersweet emotion that comes with knowing it is transient. However, the film also relies on several clichés, such as wishes coming true or Dinesh saving a child’s life, leaving Meera impressed. The movie takes time to establish its central story and feels slow in places, especially in the second half. The third act, however, feels convincing and delivers an emotional payoff.

Junaid Khan pulls off his nerdy IT support guy act well. He embodies the good-at-heart, socially awkward man, especially when he rattles off statistics or talks earnestly about nerdy details, such as how some vegetables are actually fruits. Sai Pallavi is likable and convincing, bringing warmth and natural charm to Meera. Kunal Kapoor lends able support in a limited role.

Ek Din has an unconventional concept but a fairly conventional romantic set-up, with an odd couple finding love in each other. It has its share of contrived plot points, but it still makes for a decent watch, especially for those who enjoy heartfelt romances.

Movie Songs:

Song Title: Ek Din Title Track
Lyrics: Irshad Kamil
Music Composer: Ram Sampath
Singer(s): Arijit Singh