Ek Din Day Wise Box Office Collection

The Hindi film Ek Din commenced its theatrical journey on May 1st, 2026, following a limited pre-release screening on April 30th. The film's initial phase saw a collection of ₹0.08 Cr on Day 2nd (April 30th) before registering ₹0.87 Cr on its official opening day, Day 3rd (May 1st). Cumulatively, the film garnered an opening weekend collection of ₹0.95 Cr, as per trade estimates for its initial two days. This figure clearly signals a subdued opening for the film, failing to generate significant buzz or audience interest from the outset. The lack of robust numbers on its official release day suggests that Ek Din struggled to capture the public's attention, falling short of even conservative box office expectations for a mainstream Hindi release.

Post its underwhelming opening, Ek Din attempted to find its footing during the subsequent weekdays. The collections during Day 4th to Day 7th amounted to ₹2.06 Cr. This phase included ₹0.70 Cr on Day 4th, ₹0.72 Cr on Day 5th, a noticeable dip to ₹0.27 Cr on Day 6th, and ₹0.37 Cr on Day 7th. While Day 4th and Day 5th managed to hold somewhat compared to the official opening, the sharp decline on Day 6th and Day 7th is a critical indicator of poor audience retention and limited positive word-of-mouth. The film concluded its first week with a total nett collection of ₹3.01 Cr, translating to a daily average of approximately ₹0.26 Cr across its initial run of 16 days, highlighting a distinct lack of momentum.

As of Day 14th, Ek Din's total India Nett collection stands at ₹4.10 Cr. While the film has technically been in cinemas for 16 days, collections for Day 15th, Day 16th, and Day 17th are reported as N/A, indicating negligible business. The film's second week witnessed a steep drop-off, with collections dwindling to marginal figures, evident from Day 10th's ₹0.16 Cr, Day 11th's ₹0.08 Cr, and subsequent days dropping further to ₹0.04 Cr on Day 14th. With such a rapid decline in its second week, the trade verdict of "Below Average" is firmly established, and there are no signs of a potential recovery. Given the current trajectory and the film's struggle to attract viewers, Ek Din is projected to conclude its theatrical run with a lifetime India Nett collection unlikely to exceed the ₹4.50 Cr mark, firmly categorizing it as a commercial disappointment.

Ek Din's box office trajectory underscores the challenges faced by films that fail to secure strong initial traction or generate organic interest through compelling content. In a competitive market, without the backing of strong star power or an impactful marketing campaign, the film struggled to sustain its run beyond the first few days. Its inability to maintain decent occupancy and collections through the crucial second weekend and beyond highlights a failure to connect with the target audience, leading to a quick exit from most screens. The anemic numbers across its entire run signal a clear lack of audience engagement, reflecting the film's difficulty in carving out a niche for itself.

Ek Din released in theatres on 1 May 2026 (Friday). The film has collected ₹4.10 Cr nett India across 13 days of its theatrical run. The film has been declared a Disaster at the box office.

Week 1: Ek Din collected ₹3.01 Cr in its first week (6 days tracked, week still in progress). Week 2 brought in ₹1.09 Cr — 63.8% down from Week 1, a typical weekday-led dip after a strong opening weekend.

Opening Weekend: The film earned ₹0.95 Cr across its opening weekend (Friday + Saturday + Sunday) — weekend still in progress. The second weekend collected ₹0.82 Cr — a 13.7% drop from Weekend 1. This is a strong hold, showing consistent audience interest.

Performance Trend: The best single day was Day 3 (1 May 2026 (Friday)) with ₹0.87 Cr. Recent daily averages are around ₹0.06 Cr.