Junaid Khan's Upcoming Film 'Ek Din' Faces Poster Controversy
Junaid Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, prepares for his second cinematic outing with the film 'Ek Din'. The movie also marks the Bollywood debut of popular actress Sai Pallavi. Recently, the makers unveiled the first official poster for this romantic drama. This reveal immediately triggered a wave of online discussion, with a significant section of the audience leveling accusations of plagiarism.
Netizens Accuse Makers of Lacking Originality
The poster, featuring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi, dropped on Thursday. It quickly became a hot topic on social media platforms like Reddit. While some fans expressed excitement about the fresh pairing, many others voiced strong criticism. The primary complaint centered on the poster's striking resemblance to the artwork for the original Thai film, 'One Day', which 'Ek Din' remakes.
Audience reactions were sharply divided. One user pointedly remarked, "The poster looks exactly the same." Another comment highlighted the lack of effort, stating, "Remake of Thai movie—original movie ke poster hi use kiya hai." Criticism even extended to the film's title. A netizen noted, "Title bhi wahi translate karke utha liya." This sentiment was echoed by another who wrote, "Original Thai movie was called 'One Day'. Inn logo ne ek din kardiya."
The frustration reached a point where one Reddit user sarcastically suggested, "Poster is also copied. AI should really take over. Real creators are busy copying frame by frame." This comment underscores a broader disappointment with perceived creative shortcuts in the industry.
Positive Buzz for the Lead Pair's Chemistry
Despite the controversy, the poster also generated positive feedback. Many viewers online praised the visual appeal of Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi together. Comments flooded in appreciating their look as a couple, with several fans eagerly anticipating their on-screen chemistry. Some enthusiastic supporters even drew comparisons to iconic duos, referring to them as "Clark Kent and Lois Lane," highlighting the hopeful excitement surrounding their pairing.
Behind the Scenes of 'Ek Din'
'Ek Din' is an official Hindi remake of the Thai romantic film 'One Day', originally directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun. The Bollywood adaptation is being directed by Sunil Pandey and is backed by Aamir Khan's production house. The film's journey to the screen has seen some adjustments. Initially slated for a November 2025 release, Aamir Khan himself made the decision to push the date. The movie is now scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 1, 2026.
Interestingly, the project was reportedly known by the working title 'Mere Raho' during its early stages. For Junaid Khan, this film follows his acting debut in the 2024 historical drama 'Maharaj' and his subsequent role in the 2025 release 'Loveyapa'. 'Ek Din' represents a crucial next step in his burgeoning film career and serves as Sai Pallavi's highly anticipated entry into the Hindi film industry.
The mixed reception to the poster sets the stage for the film's promotional journey. It remains to be seen how the team addresses the criticism and builds further hype for this much-talked-about project.
