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Cocktail 2 Opens Strong at Box Office as Reviews Split

Strong pre‑sales plus a wide release produced a double‑digit opening, leaving weekend to Monday word‑of‑mouth to decide its prospects.

Overview

  • The film, which opened on Friday, June 19, earned an estimated ₹13.50 crore nett in India and about ₹20.20 crore worldwide on Day 1, according to trade tracker Sacnilk.
  • Advance bookings were sizable: Sacnilk reported more than 1.6 lakh tickets sold for opening day, roughly ₹5.57 crore gross and above ₹8 crore when blocked seats are included.
  • Early critical trade reaction included positive endorsements from reviewers such as Taran Adarsh, who praised performances, visuals and music.
  • Audience response on social platforms has been mixed, with widespread praise for Kriti Sanon, repeated criticism of the screenplay and several viewers noting issues with Rashmika Mandanna’s Hindi diction.
  • The film received an A certificate from the CBFC with no visual cuts and opened on over 3,000 screens in India, giving it reach that could sustain the run if weekend and Monday collections improve.