‘Ek Din’ Cast Fees Revealed, Sai Pallavi As ‘Meera’ Bags The Highest Pay Cheque, What About Others?

Ek Din, the much-awaited romantic film, has finally hit the theatres. For the unversed, Ek Din, starring Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan, was released on May 1, 2026. The film has received mixed reviews from the audience and critics. It was Sai Pallavi’s performance that stood out in every scene. It is worth mentioning that Sai made her Hindi film debut with Ek Din. Now that the film, Ek Din, is the talk of the town, continue reading to learn how much the cast members earned for their roles.

Sai Pallavi bags the highest pay cheque for her role in the film, Ek Din

Sai Pallavi is the female lead of Ek Din. Sai, as ‘Meera’, won hearts through her stellar performance. Usually, Sai Pallavi charges Rs. 5 crore per film, reported The Times of India. According to a YouTube Reel, Sai reportedly bagged a similar amount for her role as ‘Meera’. She will next be seen in Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated film, Ramayana. As per a report by ZeeNews, Sai will be earning around Rs. 6 crore for her role in the upcoming film. Earlier, in Amaran, Sai reportedly earned Rs. 3 crore for her role. According to ZeeNews, Sai Pallavi has an estimated net worth of around Rs 47 crore.

How much did the cast members earn for their roles in the film, Ek Din? Find out

Junaid Khan has stepped into the shoes of the male lead, ‘Dinesh’ or ‘Dino’. According to a report by Flick on click, Junaid Khan reportedly charged Rs. 2 to Rs. 4 crores for his role. Alongside Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan, Ek Din also stars Kunal Kapoor, Kavin Dave, Pragati Mishra and more. Kunal Kapoor portrays ‘Meera’s’ boss, ‘Nakul Bhasin’, who is going through a messy divorce. According to the YouTube Reel, Kunal allegedly took home Rs. 1 crore. Kevin reportedly earned Rs. 40 lakh, and Pragati allegedly earned Rs. 25 lakh for their respective roles in the film, Ek Din.

Ek Din X review

Soon after Ek Din released in theatres, cinephiles and critics took to their X (formerly Twitter) handles and shared their reviews. A user wrote, “#EkDin was a beautiful, light-hearted love story. The visuals and songs were amazing. The performances made it even better. The chemistry between the lead pair was very nice. Gives you a kind of kdrama feels. Felt the film narration was a bit slow-paced. Last but not least, a special mention to @Sai_Pallavi92 for her beautiful portrayal of the character ‘Meera’. She is the soul of the movie, and she truly lives up to each role she plays.”

A movie critic penned, “Lacks the depth it needed. Sai Pallavi is pure magic on screen, and Junaid Khan delivers a solid performance. But the writing? Sadly, below average, and it holds the film back.” Another movie critic wrote, “#EkDinReview: #SaiPallavi shines in an emotion-driven romance that believes love is built on respect, not appearances #JunaidKhan deserves credit for embracing a role that doesn’t attempt to heroise him. His portrayal of Dino feels authentic—awkward, introverted, and deeply human. #EkDin remains a heartfelt romantic drama filled with emotion, longing, and hope. And perhaps that’s the point—romance rarely operates on logic.”

Calling the movie a must-watch, a user penned, “#EkDin – Beautiful film. Every frame captures emotions that touch our hearts directly. Chemistry between Sai and Junaid is magical, and the music of Ram Sampath adds an extra layer to it. Rare film in today’s time where Hero is simple, calm and glorifying toxicity #MustWatch.” Another user penned, “In these times of noise, #EkDin is like the symphony your heart was waiting for a long time. A simple love story, told simply. Just the right amount of emotions, music and performance. You come back a happy soul.”

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