The upcoming film Cocktail 2 is already making headlines ahead of its release due to its strong advance booking performance. Starring Shahid Kapoor alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon, the film has witnessed impressive pre-release ticket sales, raising expectations for a powerful box office opening.

Massive Advance Booking Response

According to early reports, Cocktail 2 has received an excellent response in advance bookings:

• Total tickets sold: over 1,16,000+

• Total shows booked: 11,868

• Total advance gross (with blocked seats): ₹8.83 crore

• Net advance gross (without blocked seats): ₹5.57 crore

More than 1 lakh tickets were sold even before release, indicating strong audience interest.

Strong Regional Performance

Advance bookings have been particularly strong in metro cities:

• Delhi-NCR: ₹1.71 crore

• Mumbai: ₹1.27 crore

• Pune: ₹42 lakh

These numbers show that urban audiences are driving early demand for the film.

Expected First Day Collection

Based on current trends and national chain booking data, trade experts estimate:

• Opening day prediction: ₹10 crore – ₹12 crore

With walk-in audiences and positive word-of-mouth, the final number could go even higher.

Why Expectations Are High

The buzz around Cocktail 2 is fueled by several factors:

• Strong star cast (Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Kriti Sanon)

• Franchise recall value from the original Cocktail

• Positive early reviews from critics

• Strong advance booking momentum

Comparison With Other Releases

Despite multiple big releases this month, the film is being closely watched as a potential strong opener, although industry discussions suggest it will still need strong word-of-mouth to sustain collections beyond the first weekend.

Conclusion

With over 1 lakh advance tickets sold and a projected opening of up to ₹12 crore, Cocktail 2 is off to a solid start at the box office. However, its long-term success will depend on audience response after release.