“Cocktail 2″, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, has started its box office journey with an opening day collection of approximately Rs. 12.50 crore nett in India. The film has recorded a better opening than many recent romantic comedies released in theatres, giving it a solid start at the domestic box office.
While the opening figure is considered a good result, trade observers believe that certain external factors may have contributed to the first day performance. Because of this, it may be too early to draw conclusions about the film’s long term box office prospects based only on its opening collection.
Apart from its domestic performance, the film has also performed well in overseas markets. Industry estimates suggest that the strong international response may have helped generate additional interest for the film in India as well. Based on its overseas reception, many believe the film was likely to achieve a double digit opening regardless.
The opening day collection of Rs. 12.50 crore nett is higher than several recent romantic comedy releases, including “Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari”, “De De Pyaar De 2”, “Tu Meri Main Tera”, and “Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai”. The film has also opened better than Shahid Kapoor’s previous release, “O’Romeo”.
Directed by Homi Adajania, “Cocktail 2” has received mixed reactions from audiences after its release. While some viewers have responded positively to the film, others have expressed reservations, resulting in a divided response overall. This mixed word of mouth could play an important role in determining how the film performs over the next few days.
The focus now shifts to the weekend collections and the crucial Monday performance, which will provide a clearer picture of the film’s sustainability at the box office.
The original “Cocktail”, released in 2012, collected Rs. 10.50 crore nett on its opening day and went on to become a successful theatrical release. The film ended its run with a total collection of Rs. 74.50 crore nett. Adjusted for inflation, its opening day figures would be significantly higher today.
Whether “Cocktail 2” can match or surpass the box office performance of the original film remains to be seen, but its journey has begun with a promising start.
Day Wise Box Office Collection In India
Friday: Rs. 12.50 cr.
Total: Rs. 12.50 cr.