Ek Din: Sai Pallavi Opens Up On Bollywood Debut With Aamir's Son Junaid; Says 'I'm Quite Nervous'

Sai Pallavi is stepping into Hindi cinema with Ek Din, a romantic drama featuring Junaid Khan and produced by Aamir Khan. The film, adapted from the 2016 Thai movie One Day, marks a key moment in Sai Pallavi’s career, and the actor admits feeling both grateful and nervous.

Speaking at a recent promotional event for Ek Din, Sai Pallavi shared candid thoughts with the audience about this new phase. The room included the film’s team and guests from the Hindi industry, turning the interaction into a reflection on how far Sai Pallavi’s journey in films has brought the actor.

Ek Din Hindi debut and Sai Pallavi’s emotional speech

During the event, Sai Pallavi delivered an emotional address, describing a sense of humility in front of the assembled talent. "I don't know what work I have done, but I felt happy that jo bhi maine kiya, it brings me to a room filled with people who are so talented, and I end up being so humbled. Aamir sir is crazy enough to be that emotional in public, but though I love my seats, I sometimes wish that the lights were dimmed so that I can, you know, be more emotional."

Sai Pallavi then turned attention to the team behind Ek Din, praising the atmosphere on set and the way the story was presented. "You guys were unbelievable, every single person, you're all such beautiful narrators, I could see your emotions, I could see the visuals in front of me. It was absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for whatever has led you all the way here. God bless you and may you continue to do this and influence more lives and touch our souls. Sometimes I feel my journey in the industry, I don't know if I was somebody who would genuinely go to a theatre, go to a place where it's going to be a culmination of such talents, but whatever I've done has led me here and I'm so grateful for the whole journey."

Ek Din Hindi debut, plot and production details

Ek Din is directed by Sunil Pandey and produced under the Aamir Khan Productions banner. Aamir Khan, Mansoor Khan and Aparna Purohit serve as producers. The film is based on One Day, a Thai film released in 2016, and keeps the core premise of a quiet, unspoken romance between colleagues.

The story in Ek Din follows a character who struggles to express love to a co-worker. The character longs for a single day with this person, free from everyday barriers. That wish unexpectedly turns real, setting up an emotional exploration of love, timing and missed chances within an office setting.

Sai Pallavi addressed what it felt like to join Ek Din and Hindi cinema, thanking Aamir Khan for trusting the actor with the role. "Thank you, Aamir sir, for putting me in a space like this, picking me to be part of this movie where I'm able to enjoy this, feel so much of love. And every time you all spoke about love, I could see your face glow. This is going to be my first Hindi film. I'm actually quite nervous. But it's an absolutely beautiful journey. Thank you so much to the whole team. Junaid was an absolutely beautiful co-star. An obedient child, actually. He's so nice. I had a great time. Today I didn't prepare what I wanted to say, but please forgive me. There's a lot of love inside for you."

Ek Din Hindi debut and Sai Pallavi’s film journey

Before Ek Din, Sai Pallavi built a strong presence in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films over nearly a decade. The actor now shifts to a new language industry with this Hindi debut. For Sai Pallavi, the move feels less like a routine release and more like starting from the beginning once again.

At the event, Sai Pallavi described feeling embraced by the Ek Din team and by the people present, even while anxiety about the Hindi debut remained. The mix of fear and anticipation toward Ek Din reflects the importance of this release, as it brings together a new audience, a new language and an established creative banner.

Film	Language	Role/Details
Ek Din	Hindi	Debut Hindi film for Sai Pallavi; co-star Junaid Khan
One Day	Thai	2016 original film on which Ek Din is based
Ek Din	Hindi	Directed by Sunil Pandey; produced by Aamir Khan, Mansoor Khan, Aparna Purohit

Ek Din now links Sai Pallavi’s established work in South Indian cinema with a fresh Hindi audience, while also presenting Junaid Khan in a romantic drama backed by Aamir Khan Productions. The film’s gentle premise and the cast’s emotional investment set expectations for a sensitive workplace love story on screen.