Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi’s ‘Ek Din’ poster draws online criticism over similarity to the original Thai film

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• Ek Din poster sparks online debate over originality and design.
• Sai Pallavi makes her Bollywood debut with Junaid Khan in Ek Din.
• Romantic drama Ek Din set for theatrical release on May 1, 2026.

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Shared by Aamir Khan Productions, the poster marks Sai Pallavi’s much-anticipated Bollywood project, set to release on May 1, 2026. The newly released first poster for Ek Din, starring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi, has become a topic of online debate just hours after its official launch, with some sections of the internet criticising its design and apparent lack of originality.

Unveiled by Aamir Khan Productions, Ek Din is a romantic drama slated for a May 1, 2026, theatrical release and marks a significant Bollywood outing for Sai Pallavi alongside Junaid Khan, the son of veteran star Aamir Khan. The film’s poster depicts the protagonists in a soft, emotional frame suggestive of the story’s romantic themes.

Despite the excitement surrounding the pairing of two promising talents, social media users were quick to point out that the new poster bears a striking resemblance to an existing movie’s poster, with many suggesting that the Ek Din team has largely lifted the design and merely translated the original title into Hindi.

Ek din starring Junaid Khan & Sai pallavi Official poster byu/PriorInvestigator390 inBollyBlindsNGossip

One Reddit user wrote, “Remake of Thai movie — original poster hi use kiya hai. Title bhi wahi translate karke utha liya.”

“Remake of Thai movie- original movie ke poster hi use kiya hai,” wrote another.

One fan wrote, “For Sai Pallavi's sake I hope it works.”

Praising the poster, one wrote, “Looks interesting from the poster. Hope JK holds his weight on this one.”

While Ek Din itself has generated interest for its fresh casting and emotional storyline, detractors fear that the film's resemblance to other artwork could overshadow the film’s own identity before audiences even see it on the big screen.

Still, the film’s core appeal, a gentle, heartfelt love story, remains intact, and supporters point out that Sai Pallavi’s performance and the chemistry with Junaid could well define Ek Din’s narrative success once it hits theatres. The teaser for the movie is also set to be released soon, which could shift online attention back to the film’s content rather than its promotional artwork.

Also read: Ek Din first look: Sai Pallavi makes Bollywood debut with Junaid Khan in the romance saga; teaser to unveil on January 16

As the debate continues, Ek Din remains one of 2026’s most talked-about upcoming projects, blending star power and audience anticipation ahead of its release.