Shahid-Kriti-Rashmika starrer ‘Cocktail 2’ posts blockbuster opening

Romantic drama Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, opened strongly at the worldwide box office with Rs 24 crore on day one, according to producers Maddock Films.

Mumbai: “Cocktail 2”, starring actors Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles, has collected Rs 24 crore at the worldwide box office on its opening day, the makers said on Saturday.

Production banner Maddock Films shared the film’s first-day box office figures on its official social media handles.

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According to the poster released by the banner, the romantic drama earned Rs 16.64 crore gross in India and Rs 7.36 crore in overseas markets, taking its worldwide day-one collection to Rs 24 crore. The film’s domestic net collection stands at Rs 14.1 crore.

“Love is truly back! A blockbuster opening!” the banner wrote alongside the box office update.

Directed by Homi Adajania, “Cocktail 2” released in theatres on Friday.

The movie is a follow-up to the 2012 hit “Cocktail”, which starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty, but with a fresh story and new set of characters.

The film revolves around a complex love triangle involving Kunal (Shahid), Diya (Rashmika) and Ally (Kriti).

The story follows Kunal and Diya, a couple whose relationship is tested after the arrival of a free-spirited Ally, leading to emotional turmoil and questions about love, friendship and commitment.

“Cocktail 2” is produced by Dinesh Vijan, Luv Ranjan, Pramita R Vijan and Ankur Garg.