User @aditiraval said via X, "There’s something about the late Neeraj Vora’s style of writing that still works for me. Sometimes, not every film needs logic, some films just need to make you laugh. Don’t judge me, but #welcometothejungle really made me laugh, especially Kiran Kumar, Farida Jalal, Johny Lever, Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty, Akshay Kumar, and many others. I know it’s a senseless, nonsense, brainless comedy, but that’s exactly what I liked about it because I wasn’t expecting much anyway. Yes, there are loopholes, and the film doesn’t take itself seriously, but it’s genuinely entertaining."
Cocktail 2 Box Office Collection Day 5: Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna's Cocktail 2 is eyeing the Rs 100 crore mark.Cocktail 2 Box Office Collection Day 5 Highlights: After an impressive opening weekend, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna’s Cocktail 2 is showing signs of slowing down at the Indian box office. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh reported that Cocktail 2 continued its impressive box office run on Tuesday, and shared that the film is now targeting a Week 1 total of around Rs 73 crore net, depending on its performance over Wednesday and Thursday.
According to the official figures, the film collected Rs 14.10 crore on Friday, Rs 17.15 crore on Saturday, Rs 18.85 crore on Sunday, Rs 6.90 crore on Monday and Rs 7.35 crore on Tuesday, taking its total India net collection to Rs 64.35 crore.
Trade analyst Sumit Kadel revealed that Cocktail 2 has amassed a worldwide gross collection of Rs 106.61 crore in just five days, cementing its status as one of the biggest box office successes of the year.
While weekday numbers are naturally lower than the weekend haul, Cocktail 2 remains one of the strongest-performing Hindi releases currently in theatres. The film has also fared considerably better than several recent releases, including Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga, Vikram Bhatt’s Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past and the Hollywood horror film Obsession.
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The coming weeks will be crucial for the film as it faces fresh competition at the box office. Akshay Kumar’s Welcome to the Jungle is set to arrive in cinemas on June 26, followed by Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s Alpha on July 3. Industry observers will be watching closely to see whether Cocktail 2 can sustain its momentum amid the high-profile releases.
Directed by Homi Adajania, Cocktail 2 serves as a spiritual sequel to the 2012 blockbuster Cocktail. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles and has drawn audiences with its blend of romance, drama and contemporary relationships.
Reviewing the film for SCREEN, critic Shubhra Gupta wrote, “There’s no getting past the conservatism which comes wrapped in this pyaar ka punchnama: for all its modern vibe, it’s the guy who gets the last word.”
User @FilmiHindustani tweeted, "Finally watched #welcometothejungle in its entirety. The film arrives with a clear promise: Leave logic at home.. switch off your brain.. and enjoy the madness. Going by that promise, IT LARGELY DELIVERS. The moment the plot expects you to believe that a film crew can secretly cross the border, enter Aazadganj (a fictional village) under terrorist control... and shoot a big budget film with a massive cast and crew in a military attire with weapons without ever appearing on any radar, you instantly realize that #welcometothejungle isn't aiming for realism. It's a pure, UNAPOLOGETIC entertainer that wants you to switch off your brain and simply enjoy the ride. The sequence around 20 minutes before the interval is easily one of the funniest stretches in the film. The interaction between #akshaykumar and #raveenatandon, especially the eye-contact moments, is genuinely hilarious. Post-interval, the film picks up pace. Kiran Ji's Urdu alfaz dialogues, Farida Jalal ji's eccentric way of speaking, Johnny Lever's mute expressions and communication.. and the cast's wonderfully over the top reactions generated plenty of laughs in the theatre. The audience seemed to enjoy these moments throughout. Shreyas Talpade playing a cameraman who can't see, Jackie Shroff appearing as a ruthless terrorist yet still managing to generate laughs, and the iconic duo of Arshad Warsi and Suniel Shetty carrying forward the spirit and legacy of #welcome (2007). And the superstar #akshaykumar once again proves why he's one of the finest comic actors of his generation and now in Gen-Z. What's particularly impressive is... despite the crowded cast, the film makes room for almost everyone to leave an impression, adding to the chaotic and entertaining energy that defines film. The mid first half portions, which mainly function as a buildup, and the AI-related scenes not landing as effectively as intended are areas some viewers may debate. One interesting experiment is the placement of a song right at the interval point.. something rarely seen in mainstream commercial entertainers. Overall.. #welcometothejungle succeeds in its primary objective: Making the audience laugh and have a fun time."
User @SAMTHEBESTEST_'s post on X read, "#welcometothejungle Review: HILARIOUS, BLOCKBUSTER ENTERTAINER!RATING 4/5. #welcome3 is a non-stop laugh riot with #akshaykumar leading the charge with #arshadwarsi #sunielshetty #pareshrawal #johnylever and #rajpalyadav in super strong roles. It's an adventure loaded with crazy moments and meta refences from #dhurandhar #sholay #jawan #bajrangibhaijaan and countless other movies. This is a slapstick comedy with every moment being a Parody of a classic and making meme out of it. You have seen #welcome (2007), but reliving it in new style and chaos is what this one offers. The entire ensemble #dishapatani #jacquelinefernandez #jackieshroff #shreyastalpade #raveenatandon and others have had a BLAST, making this one a perfect family entertainer loaded with action, drama, PJs and comical humour. The film is shot in a grand scale, the music is full of variety, the cinematography is fine and locations are good. Ahmed Khan makes an unapologetic comedy that requires you to come without any baggage. Go, have fun for 2 and a half hours and just relax."
User @aavishhkar posted a note on X which read, "WelcomeToTheJungle is the most nonsensical, brain rot film of the year and that’s probably its biggest strength. Rating: 2.5. You’ve already seen the trailer and you know exactly what to expect. It may not be a good film, but it turned out to be slightly better than I expected. This madness is driven by three aces: 1. #akshaykumar, who is in top form and genuinely makes you laugh most of the time, 2. Meta references to some of our favourite comedy films that we grew up watching, 3. Slapstick one liners that, when they land, work quite well. Apart from this, the screenplay screams, “Keep your brains at home.” Sometimes that approach works, and sometimes it doesn’t work at all. Quite a few jokes fall flat. And some scenes are absolute cringe (esp some feat. Farida Jalal ji and some of old Akshay). The performances are good and it’s because of these familiar faces that we remain glued to the screen till the end. Ahmad Khan’s direction is decent but the editing is shoddy. Many scenes feel as if they have simply been stitched together one after another. The action sequences, in particular, suffer because of this. Overall, WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE is a mixed bag. Its brand of nonsense works at times and misses the mark at others. Go in with limited expectations."
X page The Hyverse shared, "No growth for #cocktail2 even with the offers in selective multiplexes whereas #mainvaapasaaunga witnessed decent growth at the Box Office on its Second Week Run."
Trade analyst Sumit Kadel also posted on X, " #cocktail2 has already emerged as a box office success. The film was made on a budget of ₹110 Cr, including ₹10 Cr spent on P&A (Print & Advertising). The film has already recovered its entire budget through OTT, satellite, and other non-theatrical rights revenues. As a result, the theatrical collections will translate into profits for the makers. #maddockfilms."
@Rashmikadelhifc shared via X, "Just loving the response #cocktail2 is getting across the world. This movie is being loved not just in India, but outside of India as well. Even BTS videos are being loved by audience. #rashmikamandanna #shahidkapoor #kritisanon."
Trade analyst Sumit Kadel took to X to post, "#cocktail2 continues its winning run at the box office! After a solid hold on Monday, the film posts an impressive #blockbustertuesday, crossing the ₹7 Cr mark and taking its India Nett total to ₹64.35 Cr. India Nett Collection: Fri: ₹14.10 Cr Sat: ₹17.15 Cr Sun: ₹18.90 Cr Mon: ₹6.90 Cr Tue: ₹7.35 Cr Total: ₹64.35 Cr Nett Worldwide Gross: ₹106.61 Cr in 5 Days #shahidkapoor #kritisanon #rashmikamandanna #maddockfilms"
Trade site Sacnilk shared that on Day 6, Cocktail 2 is currently running across 4,508 shows and has collected a net of Rs 1.11 Cr by 2 pm.
X user @CharmiSan24 posted, "Cocktail 2 was incredible pure entertainer ever. @shahidkapoor oh my god what a acting plus expression reminded me of Prem from my favourite film Vivah, he is a truly reminded Prem era days. @iamRashmika was incredible as Diya's character plus From Kirik Party to Cocktail2.And @kritisanon was just a adorable performance as Ally's character and special mention by Her Makeup & Hair looks of Ally plus her costumes & acting. Huge congratulations to @LuvFilmsLLP@luv_ranjan sir and Team for #cocktail2."
X user @TejasRSolanki shared his review for Cocktail 2 and wrote, "#cocktail2 is definitely worthy watch since some of the last releases in a month. Fresh. better, romantic and full of love. Shahid is cool, kriti is fantastic. Couples mate best che."
Trade analyst Joginder Tuteja shared, "#boxoffice #cocktail2 does quite well on #blockbustertuesday and crosses 7 crores mark. Around 10 crores more will come in before Week One comes to a close. Friday - 14.10 crores Saturday - 17.15 crores Sunday - 18.90 crores Monday - 6.90 crores Tuesday - 7.35 crores Total - 64.35 crores Set to comfortably past #cocktail lifetime (71 crores) in its first week itself. #shahidkapoor #kritisanon #rashmikamandanna #maddockfilms."
Trade analyst @Rahulrautwrites posted, "#cocktail2 SHOWS NO GROWTH ON TUESDAY DESPITE DISCOUNT OFFERS.. Block bookings continue to drive the collection, but the real figure is far less than what's being reported! Meanwhile, #mainvaapasaaunga witnessed another 25% growth yesterday, collecting 3.10 CR. Total: 29.50 CR!"
A user @thekevinjain shared, "Wondering why #cocktail2 was A rated. No explicit scenes. No violence. Just 1-2 times cuss words was used which could have easily been beeped or removed. Many new parents might have skipped the movie all together."
The makers of Cocktail 2 have released a new track from the film titled Leher. Rendered by Arijit Singh, Leher is expected to strike a chord with music lovers and fans of the romantic drama.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the latest number of Cocktail 2 and wrote, "#cocktail2 maintains a super-solid grip on Tuesday, with the discounted ticket offer providing a healthy boost to its business. The film is now eyeing a Week 1 total of around ₹ 73 cr [+/-], depending on how it performs on Wednesday and Thursday. #cocktail2 faces competition from the multistarrer #welcometothejungle from Thursday evening [7.30 pm onwards], so it will be interesting to see whether it impacts the film's evening and night show collections. #cocktail2 [Week 1] Fri 14.10 cr, Sat 17.15 cr, Sun 18.85 cr, Mon 6.90 cr, Tue 7.35 cr. Total: ₹ 64.35 cr. #india biz | Official Nett BOC | #boxoffice."
X page TrackTollywood shared, "#cocktail2 continues to trend low despite discounted ticket offers. The Tuesday gross is on par with the Monday tracked gross. The total tracked gross across India stands at Rs 69 crore, with an estimated net collection of around Rs 60 crore, which is definitely poor for a film of this scale and value. There is also some buzz in Bollywood trade circles regarding external bookings."
Sharing a reaction to Cocktail 2, user @navneet_mundhra wrote, "Looking at the critical & commercial FAILURE of #cocktail2, one has to agree with #saifalikhan that "Rom-Com" genre in India started & ended with him. He's the only mainstream star in Bollywood to dish out MANY HITS in this genre... especially during 2004-2012 phase. #humtum, #salamnamaste, #loveaajkal & #cocktail. Barring him, there is NO actor in India who can pull off the "cool, confused, privileged" guy prototype with effortless ease. @MaddockFilms will LOSE money in 'Cocktail 2' as the collections on Monday have fallen by more than 60%. ORGANIC collections are approx Rs 40 crore net after 4 days. Lifetime will end below Rs 80 crore net (India) against the budget of Rs 150 crore. #dineshvijan #shahidkapoor."
Cocktail 2 registered an overall occupancy of 21.88% on Day 5. The film opened with 12.62% occupancy in the morning shows, which steadily improved to 21.23% in the afternoon and 23.38% in the evening. Night shows witnessed the highest footfalls with an impressive 30.31% occupancy, reflecting sustained audience interest and a strong turnout during the latter half of the day.
Cocktail 2 witnessed a minimal dip at the box office on its fifth day, collecting Rs 6.65 crore net in India. The Day 5 earnings represent just a 1.5% decline from Day 4's collection of Rs 6.75 crore, indicating a stable hold on weekdays.
As per estimates shared by Sacnilk, Cocktail 2 added Rs 1.50 crore to its overseas total on Day 5. The film's cumulative overseas gross collection now stands at Rs 22.25 crore. With strong contributions from both domestic and international markets, the Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna starrer has reached a worldwide gross of Rs 95.00 crore, putting it within touching distance of the coveted Rs 100 crore milestone.
According to estimates shared by Sacnilk, Cocktail 2 earned a net collection of Rs 6.65 crore on Day 5 across 9,565 shows nationwide. With this, the film's total India net collection has reached Rs 60.90 crore, while its India gross stands at Rs 72.75 crore.
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