Cocktail 2 First Review | Could the trio of Shahid, Kriti and Rashmika win the hearts of the audience? Know the public verdict of the first day

Friday (19 June 2026) was a very special day for Bollywood fans. This year's most talked about romantic-comedy-drama film 'Cocktail 2' starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna has finally been released in theatres. There was a huge buzz among the fans about this film directed by Homi Adajania since the release of the trailer.

There is a tough competition at the box office this week, because along with 'Cocktail 2', big films like Samantha Ruth Prabhu's action-entertainer 'Ma Inti Bangaram', Korean suspense thriller 'Colony', Hollywood animated magic 'Toy Story 5' and 'Balan: The Boy' have also been released. The audience who watched the First Day First Show (FDFS) of the film has started giving their reviews on the social media platform X (Twitter). Let us know how the public liked this film.  

How is the X (Twitter) verdict of 'Cocktail 2'? mixed response According to initial reports coming from theatres, 'Cocktail 2' is getting mixed response from the audience. While some fans are considering this film as a return to the classic Bollywood rom-com, some found its story a bit weak. 1. "Bollywood Rom-Com Superhit" — Fans showered praises

A section of people who highly appreciate the film on Giving the film 4.5 stars out of 5, a user wrote:  

#ThreeWordReview Bollywood rom-com superhit. Bollywood is loved all over the world for the cinema (rom-com) which the South industry can never make. #Cocktail2 is a great film of the same genre. this movie Focusing on modern relationships and commitment, it delivers a very 'relevant and down to earth message'. Shahid Kapoor has done wonders!

2. First half was fine, Kriti Sanon stole the show At the same time, the view of some critics and social media users was a bit balanced. According to him, the first half of the film is quite entertaining and decent, which keeps the audience engaged. Praise for acting: The audience is liking Kriti Sanon's acting very much. She has added the right touch of glam and emotion to her character.

Less novelty in the story: However, some viewers have also complained that the main story of the film is "too predictable", which could have been tightened up a bit. 'Cocktail 2': Important points about star cast and production Homi Adajania, who is known for his special kind of urban storytelling, has experimented this time with a fresh star cast like Shahid, Kriti and Rashmika. Production House: This film has been jointly produced by two big banners of Bollywood, Maddock Films and Luv Films. Producer Team: The production of the film is headed by Dinesh Vijan, Luv Ranjan, Pramita R. It is in the hands of experienced producers like Vijan and Ankur Garg, who have already given many blockbuster rom-com films.

Conclusion: Should you watch this movie?

If you love watching classic Bollywood love triangles, modern relationship dramas, epic cult music and light-hearted comedy, then this chemistry of Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon will not disappoint you at all. However, if you are expecting a very deep and suspenseful story, the film may seem a bit ordinary. This is from weekend collections and word-of-mouth. It will become clear how far ahead this film will go in the box office race. #Cocktail2Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 #ThreeWordReview Bollywood RomCom SuperHit

Bollywood is loved world over for the cinema south can never make. #Cocktail2 is one such genre. The film conveys a “relevant and rooted message” focusing on relationships and commitment.#ShahidKapoor pic.twitter.com/ZVCKTD74BO — Nitesh (@NiteshNaveenAus) June 19, 2026