Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna’s much-anticipated romantic drama ‘Cocktail 2’ has made a robust start at the box office. The film, which hit theatres on June 19, 2026, has collected an estimated Rs 13.50 crore net in India on its opening day, marking Shahid Kapoor’s best box office opening since the 2019 blockbuster ‘Kabir Singh’ .
A Strong Start for the Romantic Drama
The film, directed by Homi Adajania and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, arrived with significant buzz and good advance bookings. According to early estimates from the industry tracker Sacnilk, the film’s India gross collection stands at approximately Rs 16.20 crore .
‘Cocktail 2’ has also performed well in overseas markets, adding an estimated Rs 4 crore to its total on Day 1. This brings the film’s worldwide gross collection to approximately Rs 20.20 crore after its first day in theatres .
The film was released across a wide number of screens, with reports indicating it played in over 10,000 shows in India. The occupancy showed a steady increase throughout the day, with night shows recording significantly higher footfalls than the morning shows .
Beating the Original
In a notable achievement, ‘Cocktail 2’ has surpassed the opening day collection of its 2012 predecessor, ‘Cocktail’. The original film, starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty, had collected Rs 10.47 crore net on its opening day . While the sequel’s absolute numbers are higher, industry observers note that when adjusted for inflation, the original’s opening would be significantly larger, making the comparison a matter of perspective .
Nevertheless, the sequel’s performance is being seen as a positive sign for the struggling romance genre in Bollywood .
About the Film
‘Cocktail 2’ serves as a spiritual successor to the 2012 hit but features a completely new story and characters . The film explores an “unconventional living arrangement” where three strangers become entangled in a web of friendship, flirtation, boundaries, and eventually, a complicated love triangle.
The film stars Shahid Kapoor as Kunal, Kriti Sanon as Ally, and Rashmika Mandanna as Diya. The film’s music, featuring the chartbuster “Daaru Desi” and a fresh “Angreji Beat,” has also contributed to the pre-release buzz.
The Road Ahead
With the strong opening now in the books, all eyes are on the film’s performance over the crucial first weekend. The film is expected to continue its momentum over Saturday and Sunday. However, the real test will come on Monday, when its weekday hold will indicate its long-term commercial prospects.
