Despite mixed reviews, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘Cocktail 2’ has made a significant impact at the box office. The film has impressively crossed ₹45 crore in its opening weekend, showcasing strong audience pull.
Key Points
Cocktail 2 collected over ₹45 crore at the box office in its first 3 days.
The film has surpassed the lifetime collection of Shahid Kapoor's 2025 release, Deva (₹34.37 crore).
It is a standalone sequel, not directly connected to the 2012 original 'Cocktail'.
Kriti Sanon highlighted the film's relevant message on modern relationships and commitment.
Cocktail 2’s Weekend Box Office Triumph
Cocktail 2 has now surpassed the lifetime haul of Shahid’s 2025 release Deva, which had collected a nett of ₹ 34.37 crore. Cocktail 2 is yet to cross the lifetime hail of the first Cocktail, which stands at ₹ 71 crore.
Surpassing Deva: A New Milestone
Cocktail 2 is produced by Dinesh Vijan, Luv Ranjan, Pramita R Vijan and Ankur Garg. Pritam has composed the music, with lyrics primarily written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. It is a standalone sequel. It is not a direct sequel to the 2012 original Cocktail, which featured Saif Ali Khan, Diana Penty and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles.
Kriti Sanon on Film’s Relevant Message
When asked by new agency ANI about the film’s underlying message, Kriti Sanon said, “There is a message in this film. It is a very relevant message. Nowadays, the type of relationships, situationship and questions related to commitment are going on, there is a very relevant and rooted message at the end of the movie.”
With its strong opening weekend performance, ‘Cocktail 2’ has set a promising tone for its theatrical run. Surpassing ‘Deva’s’ lifetime collection in just three days, the film proves its commercial viability despite initial critical reception.
