On a balmy June evening, Cocktail 2 rolled onto screens, turning the box‑office into a celebration. Directed by Homi Adajania and led by Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, the film closed its first weekend with a worldwide haul of ₹85.6 crore, according to official trade figures.

The release, which opened on 19 June 2026, already eclipsed two key benchmarks. Its overseas earnings of ₹26.42 crore surpassed the lifetime total of the original 2012 film, which had collected ₹24.38 crore abroad, and it crossed the ₹83.55 crore mark that the 2025 romantic‑comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai achieved. As a result, Cocktail 2 is the highest‑grossing romantic comedy in India for 2026.

In India, the film netted ₹50.10 crore and grossed ₹59.18 crore over the three‑day opening period. While its domestic take remains below the ₹99 crore gross of the 2012 original, the overseas haul has already eclipsed that earlier record, giving the film a worldwide total of ₹85.6 crore.

For Shahid Kapoor, Cocktail 2 is his fifth highest‑grossing film worldwide. His top‑ten list now includes Padmaavat (₹300.26 crore), Kabir Singh (₹278.24 crore), O’Romeo (₹123.1 crore), Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (₹87 crore), Cocktail 2 (₹85.6 crore), R…Rajkumar (₹65.9 crore), Udta Punjab (₹59.6 crore), Haider (₹58.3 crore), Kaminey (₹41.3 crore) and Phata Poster Nikla Hero (₹37.8 crore). The film also comfortably beats his previous release Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya.

Kriti Sanon’s performance places Cocktail 2 as her ninth highest‑grossing film worldwide. Her top‑ten list now lists Adipurush (₹395 crore), Dilwale (₹394 crore), Housefull 4 (₹291.08 crore), Tere Ishk Mein (₹164 crore), Crew (₹157.08 crore), Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (₹140.41 crore), Luka Chuppi (₹128.86 crore), Bhediya (₹91.19 crore), Cocktail 2 (₹85.6 crore) and Heropanti (₹77.9 crore).

The film’s production was a joint effort between Maddock Films and Luv Films. Principal photography began in August 2025 and wrapped in January 2026, with shooting locations spanning Sicily, Delhi and Gurugram. Critics offered mixed reviews, yet the box‑office response has been robust.

Industry analysts point out that Cocktail 2’s overseas success is noteworthy for a Hindi‑language romantic comedy, a genre that typically performs better domestically. Its ₹26.42 crore overseas haul is the highest for a Bollywood romantic‑comedy released in 2026.

The film’s performance also underscores the enduring appeal of the Cocktail franchise. The 2012 original, directed by Adajania and starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty, earned ₹123.38 crore worldwide. While Cocktail 2 has yet to match the original’s domestic gross, it has already surpassed its overseas lifetime and is on track to become a top‑grossing entry in the series.

As the weekend closes, industry observers will monitor whether Cocktail 2 can sustain its momentum against competing releases and whether its domestic earnings will eventually exceed the ₹99 crore total of the 2012 film. The strong overseas haul suggests that it may continue to perform well internationally, potentially pushing its worldwide total beyond ₹90 crore.

The film’s success also positions the lead actors for future projects. Shahid Kapoor’s growing list of high‑grossing releases and Kriti Sanon’s expanding portfolio of commercially successful films may lead to more high‑profile collaborations in the coming years.

In summary, Cocktail 2 has achieved a strong opening weekend, becoming the highest‑grossing Bollywood romantic comedy of 2026, surpassing the overseas record of its predecessor, and securing significant positions in the worldwide gross lists of both Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. Its continued performance will be closely monitored as the film moves into its second week.