Cocktail 2 Team Shines Bright In Delhi Premiere, Heading For A Bumper Start At The Box Office

Cocktail 2 dazzles at its Delhi premiere as the team celebrates amid soaring buzz, with the film now heading for a bumper box office opening.

- June 19, 2026 | 11:55 AM IST

Cocktail 2 Premiere ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Cocktail 2 is continuing to generate favorable buzz. The romantic drama starring Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Kriti Sanon has been one of the most talked-about Bollywood films in recent times. The film is a sequel to 2012’s Cocktail, which starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Dianna Penty.

Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna came together in Delhi for a high-energy press conference ahead of the film’s release. The trio highlighted the film’s modern take on friendship, love, emotional chaos, romance, and commitment, which drives the film narrative.

Early trade estimates suggest the film is headed for a strong opening day, with first-day collections looking highly promising.

The film exceeded expectations on day 1 advance booking at the Indian box office, grossing 5.57 crore (excluding blocked seats). It has sold 1.62 lakh tickets through opening-day pre-sales, hinting at a solid start.

More About Cocktail 2

Cocktail 2, written by Luv Ranjan and Tarun Jain, carries on the cherished franchise’s tradition with a new, modern story.

The ensemble cast of Homi Adajania’s Cocktail 2 (2026) includes Rashmika Mandanna as Diya, Kriti Sanon as Ally, and Shahid Kapoor as Kunal. Dinesh Vijan produced the film through Maddock Films.

Vallah is out now. Cocktail 2, directed by Homi Adajania, produced by Dinesh Vijan, Luv Ranjan, and Ankur Garg, and written by Tarun Jain and Luv Ranjan, releases in cinemas worldwide on June 19.