Directed by Homi Adajania, Cocktail 2 serves as a spiritual successor to the 2012 hit Cocktail. While the original featured Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty, the new installment introduces a fresh lead trio comprising Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Kriti Sanon.
The film also stars veteran actor Tiku Talsania in a key role, while Pulkit Samrat appears in a special cameo. Released on June 19, 2026, the romantic drama has enjoyed a relatively clear run at the box office due to the absence of any major Hindi film releases during the same period. This lack of direct competition has helped the movie sustain strong collections despite mixed audience reactions.
Although Cocktail 2 has slowed down after its impressive opening weekend, the film remains on a solid commercial track. With nearly Rs 95 crore collected worldwide in just five days and no significant competition in sight, the Shahid Kapoor-led romantic entertainer appears well-positioned to cross the Rs 100 crore milestone soon.