Worldwide Box Office Projected To Reach $22B In 2021: Analysts

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Mumbai, June 24 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar returns to the iconic Welcome franchise with Welcome To The Jungle after headlining the original film back in 2007. Carrying the legacy of the popular comedy franchise, the film has already created good buzz among audiences thanks to its ensemble cast, large-scale production, and nostalgic appeal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film brings together a massive lineup featuring Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Rajpal Yadav, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, and several other familiar faces. The combination of comedy veterans and franchise value has become one of the biggest talking points surrounding the film ahead of its release. For Akshay Kumar, Welcome To The Jungle marks another film in his most successful space — commercial comedy entertainers. Over the years, the actor has delivered several successful comedy films, and fans are excited to see him revisit the genre that established him as one of Bollywood's most bankable stars. The trailer and promotional content have further increased audience curiosity, especially among family viewers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the excitement in the trade is palpable, the advance booking suggests a decent start, rather than a big opening. The trade is projecting the film to take the opening of 20+ crores net, but the initial response in the pre-sales doesn't give the impression of being a front-loaded opener. Instead, the movie is looking to open in the 15 crore net range. There are paid previews, so things can change pretty quickly if the reception is positive, just like it happened with Akshay Kumar's last film, Bhooth Bangal. The Priyadarshan's directoial scored 3.75 crores net in previews and 12.25 crore net on its pure opening day. Welcome 3 is heading towards a similar opening, since the genre has a mass appeal, which often reflects in strong spot bookings. The big advantage for the movie is that the franchise has strong value, plus the star cast is also huge. So, if the word of mouth is positive, even a 20 crore opening can't be ruled out, but it will still need decent pre-sales to achieve the target. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the nostalgia factor is working in its favour, viewers will expect the film to recreate the charm of the earlier instalments, particularly the first film, which went on to become a cult classic due to its fresh humour and the iconic cast. If the content connects with audiences, Welcome To The Jungle could emerge as one of Akshay Kumar's biggest comedy successes in recent years and continue his success streak.

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Hyderabad, June 24 - Samantha Ruth Prabhu's latest Telugu action comedy drama Maa Inti Bangaaram is continuing its impressive run at the global box office. Directed by B. V. Nandini Reddy, the film has crossed the 50 crore mark worldwide within just five days of release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Maa Inti Bangaaram collected around 4+ crore gross on Day 5 at the domestic box office, helping the film push its domestic gross to 35.50 crore gross. Overseas, MIB has scored an estimated 16 crores, pushing worldwide gross to around 51.50 crore in 5 days. The movie had already built strong momentum over its opening weekend, thanks to positive audience response and solid overseas performance. The film opened with a worldwide gross of around 13 crore on its first day and maintained steady growth through the weekend. By Day 3, the Samantha-led entertainer had already crossed 40 crore globally, emerging as one of the strongest openings for a female-led Telugu film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film has performed particularly well in North America, where advance sales and weekend occupancy remained strong. So far, it has sold over 1 lakh tickets there, which is a huge number for a female-led title. Online discussions among Telugu cinema audiences have also praised Samantha's screen presence and the film’s family-action blend. With weekday collections holding reasonably steady, trade now expects Maa Inti Bangaaram to continue its successful theatrical run through the coming weekend. The film has already become Samantha's highest-grossing solo-led release and marks another commercial milestone in her career.

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Here is the Tamil movie Nooru Saami box office collection which is a Drama Family Social film. This film is directed by Sasi and produced by ,Meera Vijay Antony,Vijay Antony. ## Nooru Saami stars , Vijay Antony, Swasika, Lijomol Jose, Karunas, Balaji Sakthivel, Munishkanth, Aruldoss, Ajay Dhishan, Kavya Anil in key roles. ## Nooru Saami Review ## Nooru Saami Review: What Public Has To Say About This Movie ## Nooru Saami Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ - Cr * may earn Total ₹ - Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ - Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ - Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ - Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ - Cr ## Nooru Saami Budget: ₹ 1 Cr * Approx ## Nooru Saami Verdict: Coming Soon ## Nooru Saami Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 19th June 2026 ## For more and the latest news about Kollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.Nooru Saami State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Friday]₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.7 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.78 CrDay 2 [1st Saturday]₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.2 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.3 CrDay 3 [1st Sunday]₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.75 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.92 CrDay 4 [1st Monday]₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.75 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.8 CrDay 5 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.6 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.66 CrTotal₹ 0.23 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 5 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 5.46 Cr ##

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Mumbai, June 23 - Ever since Alia Bhatt, Sharvari Wagh, and Bobby Deol's Alpha was announced, the film has remained one of the most talked-about upcoming Bollywood releases. Whether the conversation has been positive or negative, the film has consistently remained in the spotlight due to its cast, promotional material, and association with the Yash Raj Films Spy Universe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) From teaser drops to trailer discussions, Alpha has managed to generate strong visibility across social media platforms. Ever since the project was announced, a section of the audience has continuously criticised the film, largely because of some of the talent involved rather than the actual content itself. With the release inching closer, the biggest question remains — can Alpha surprise the trade and take a double-digit opening at the Indian box office? The YRF Spy Universe has already established its own successful formula over the years with films like Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, and Pathaan, which became massive theatrical successes through stylish action, scale, and franchise appeal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) But at the same time, Alpha faces its own set of challenges. It is the first female-led film in the Spy Universe and also arrives after the underwhelming performance of War 2, which has slightly impacted the momentum of the franchise. The pressure on the movie has increased further after the blockbuster success of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar films, as audiences are now comparing every spy-action entertainer to Dhar's grounded and intense style. Alpha's current trade projections suggest an opening in the range of 7–8 crore net, but the film still has a realistic chance of surprising trade expectations if it can maintain the online chatter till its release. On the positive side, the trailer response has been fairly positive, and the promotional content has repeatedly gone viral online, keeping audience curiosity alive ahead of release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In today's digital era, constant online discussion often plays a huge role in keeping a film relevant, and Alpha has successfully remained part of the public conversation throughout its promotional campaign. While Alpha is not currently being seen as a double-digit starter, things can change pretty quickly as buzz is there for the film, plus, it is a part of a successful shared universe where cameos can trigger excitement, which seems to be happening for Alpha as well. For now, the buzz is undeniably there, and it will be interesting to see whether that curiosity ultimately converts into strong theatrical footfalls.

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Mumbai, June 23 - The makers of Welcome To The Jungle have officially opened advance bookings for the much-awaited comedy entertainer starring Akshay Kumar. Adding to the excitement, the film will also have special paid preview shows beginning on June 25 at 7:30 PM, one day ahead of its theatrical release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) A brand-new promotional poster shared by the team confirms that audiences will be able to watch the film early through paid previews across selected cinemas nationwide. The announcement has already created massive buzz among fans of the popular Welcome franchise. The Ahmed Khan directorial features one of the biggest ensemble casts seen in a Bollywood comedy film. Alongside Akshay Kumar, the movie stars Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Lara Dutta, Raveena Tandon, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Krishna Abhishek and several others. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The newly released poster showcases the cast in an action-packed jungle setup, hinting at a comedy adventure loaded with chaos, confusion and larger-than-life entertainment — elements that made the original Welcome films hugely popular among audiences. With booking now live on major ticketing platforms, the film is expected to put strong occupancy for the paid preview shows, especially in multiplex chains and metro cities. The early screening strategy has become increasingly popular in Bollywood, helping films build strong word-of-mouth before the official opening day.

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Here is the Hindi movie Welcome To The Jungle (Welcome 3) box office collection which is a Comedy film. This film is directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by . ## Welcome To The Jungle (Welcome 3) stars , Arshad Warsi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Lara Dutta, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever, Jackie Shroff, Aftab Shivdasani in key roles. ## Welcome To The Jungle (Welcome 3) Review ## Welcome To The Jungle (Welcome 3) Review: What Public Has To Say About This Movie ## Welcome To The Jungle (Welcome 3) Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ - Cr * may earn Total ₹ - Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ - Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ - Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ - Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ - Cr ## Welcome To The Jungle (Welcome 3) Budget: ₹ 1 Cr * Approx ## Welcome To The Jungle (Welcome 3) Verdict: Coming Soon ## Welcome To The Jungle (Welcome 3) Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 26th June 2026 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

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Mumbai, June 22 - The June 19–21 weekend delivered an exciting mix of Bollywood entertainers, Telugu dramas, and international thrillers at the Indian box office. Leading the charts comfortably was Cocktail 2, which emerged as the highest-grossing film of the weekend with a strong 57.50 crore gross collection in its debut frame. Backed by strong advance bookings, hit music, and impressive youth appeal, the romantic drama dominated multiplexes across the country to score one of the biggest opening weekends for a romantic comedy film at the domestic box office. The advances for Monday were good, hinting at a good hold on the crucial working day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In second place was Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Telugu film Maa Inti Bangaaram, which collected an impressive 26.75 crore gross over its opening weekend. The action comedy received positive word-of-mouth and performed exceptionally well in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, exceeding expectations. Samantha's powerful comeback performance played a major role in attracting audiences to theatres. Bollywood period love story drama Main Vaapas Aaunga witnessed a massive turnaround in its second weekend and secured the third spot with 14.25 crore gross this past weekend. Despite competition from bigger commercial releases, the Imtiaz Ali-directed flick managed to turn the tables due to the ever-growing positive word of mouth among the family audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Meanwhile, Malayalam drama Balan: The Boy scored an unexpected good weekend, grossing around 8.25 crores in its opening weekend domestically. Ram Charan's sports action entertainer Peddi witnessed a further drop but managed to stay in the top 5 weekend grossers with around 7.25 crores gross. Overall, the June 19–21 weekend once again highlighted the growing diversity of Indian cinema, with both Hindi and Telugu, along with other regional films, drawing strong crowds across regions. While Cocktail 2 emerged as the clear winner, films like Maa Inti Bangaaram and Main Vaapas Aaunga proved that strong storytelling and audience connection continue to drive box office success. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Box Office Weekend Grossers (June 19-21) S. No. Movie Weekend India GBOC Total India GBOC 1 Cocktail ₹ 57.00 Cr ₹ 57.00 Cr 2 Maa Inti Bangaaram ₹ 26.70 Cr ₹ 26.70 Cr 3 Main Vaapas Aaunga ₹ 14.30 Cr ₹ 29.00 Cr 4 Balan The Boy ₹ 8.30 Cr ₹ 8.30 Cr 5 Peddi ₹ 7.20 Cr ₹ 277.25 Cr Note: Gross collection*

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Hyderabad, June 22 - The much-awaited family entertainer Maa Inti Bangaaram, headlined by Samantha Ruth Prabhu, has opened to a sensational response at the global box office. The film recorded a blockbuster opening weekend worldwide, while also crossing the prestigious $1 million milestone in North America within the opening weekend of release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Backed by strong word-of-mouth and enthusiastic audience reception, the film witnessed packed houses across domestic and overseas markets. After opening to around 13 crores gross worldwide, the action comedy witnessed solid hold on Saturday and Sunday to push the opening weekend collection to around 42 crores worldwide, which already makes it a blockbuster at the box office. Samantha's performance has emerged as one of the biggest highlights, with fans and critics praising her new avatar, screen presence, and effortless charm throughout the film. In North America, Maa Inti Bangaaram delivered exceptional numbers, becoming one of the fastest Telugu films this year to surpass the $1 million mark, showcasing Samantha's star power among the Indian diaspora. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In India, the movie has grossed around 26.75 crores, while overseas collection is in the range of 15+ crores. Trade analysts attribute the film's success to its strong family appeal, engaging music, and Samantha's massive popularity among audiences worldwide. The positive reviews and social media buzz further boosted collections, helping the film dominate the weekend box office. With momentum continuing to remain strong in several territories, Maa Inti Bangaaram is expected to sustain its impressive run in the coming days. The film's blockbuster opening once again reinforces Samantha's star power and her ability to draw audiences across markets.

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Mumbai, June 22 - Director Homi Adajania's Cocktail 2 has managed to deliver the kind of opening weekend Bollywood's rom-com genre has been desperately waiting for. Starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, the spiritual sequel opened well and continued to hold well across its first three days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Produced by Maddock Films and Luv Films, Cocktail 2 grossed an estimated 57 crores (47.50 crore net) over its 3-day opening weekend. The sequel showed healthy growth through Saturday and Sunday, indicating that audience reception is leaning towards the positive side. After a promising start on Friday, the film managed to build momentum over the weekend, which is always a crucial sign for urban multiplex-driven films. The weekend trajectory will come as a major relief for the makers, especially considering how difficult the theatrical market has become for Bollywood rom-coms in recent years. Positive word of mouth appears to be helping the film, with younger audiences responding well to the music, glamour, and relationship drama. The strong weekend growth suggests that the film has managed to click with its target audience, at least during the initial phase of its run. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) However, the real challenge for Cocktail 2 begins now as the film enters its crucial weekday period. The movie effectively has only one week of open run before Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle arrives in cinemas next week. That makes the Monday hold and weekday sustainability extremely important. A healthy trend through the weekdays could place the film in a comfortable position heading into its second weekend, but any major drop could quickly change the narrative. The situation becomes even more complicated because an unexpected box office rebound is currently happening in the form of Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga. The period romantic drama appears to be staging a strong comeback after witnessing massive growth over its second weekend. Theatre reaction clips from the film are going viral across social media platforms, which is significantly boosting awareness and spreading word of mouth among family audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Despite the crowded release period, Main Vaapas Aaunga has managed to grab audience attention in a big way, and that could emerge as a genuine concern for Cocktail 2 over the coming days, as the former is completely aligning with every age group, while the sequel is mainly targeting the younger audiences. Both films are operating within the broader romantic drama space, and if the Imtiaz Ali directorial continues attracting family audiences in large numbers, it could impact the sequel's weekday and second-weekend business. For now, Cocktail 2 has done its job over the opening weekend with a solid 57 crore domestic gross and over 70 crores worldwide amid an encouraging audience response. But with competition intensifying and major releases arriving soon, the film now needs exceptional weekday stability to emerge as a clear box office success.

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Here is the Malayalam movie Balan: The Boy box office collection which is a Drama Mystery Psychological Thriller film. This film is directed by Chidambaram and produced by . ## Balan: The Boy stars , Farzana Palathingal, Adhisheshan K R, Lal Jr., Tovino Thomas in key roles. ## Balan: The Boy Review ## Balan: The Boy Review: What Public Has To Say About This Movie ## Balan: The Boy Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ - Cr * may earn Total ₹ - Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ - Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ - Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ - Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ - Cr ## Balan: The Boy Budget: ₹ 1 Cr * Approx ## Balan: The Boy Verdict: Coming Soon ## Balan: The Boy Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 19th June 2026 ## For more and the latest news about Mollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.Balan: The Boy State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Friday]₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 1.65 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 2.1 CrDay 2 [1st Saturday]₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.18 Cr₹ 2.1 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 2.73 CrDay 3 [1st Sunday]₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.23 Cr₹ 2.55 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 3.38 CrDay 4 [1st Monday]₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 1.1 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 1.32 CrDay 5 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 1 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 1.28 CrTotal₹ 1.12 Cr₹ 0.26 Cr₹ 0.66 Cr₹ 8.4 Cr₹ 0.37 Cr₹ 10.81 Cr ##

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Hyderabad, June 20 - Samantha Ruth Prabhu's big screen comeback delivers one of the best openings for her after action comedy drama Maa Inti Bangaaram scored an excellent start at the worldwide box office, surpassing expectations by a solid margin. The film opened to encouraging occupancy across key domestic markets and overseas territories, setting the stage for an excellent first weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Released amid decent expectations, the family entertainer benefited from positive word-of-mouth, especially among family audiences and Samantha fans. In India, MIB took the opening of 6.25 crores gross, including around 4.75 crores gross in Telugu states. This is an excellent start for a female-led South Indian film, showcasing the star power Samantha carries. While the domestic opening was impressive, MIB put up an equally strong show at the overseas box office, with at least around 6.50+ crores gross, for the worldwide opening of around 12.75 crores gross. North America, as expected, was the biggest overseas market for the film while it also registered promising opening-day numbers in other territories, helping the worldwide total climb significantly. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The movie is now well-positioned to post a strong weekend haul if the momentum continues. In fact, Day 2 has opened strongly at the domestic box office, hinting that word of mouth is working wonders as the movie is heading towards a massive opening weekend at the Indian and worldwide box office. With the weekend now underway, Maa Inti Bangaaram is expected to witness further growth, especially in Telugu-speaking regions where family audiences traditionally drive strong Saturday and Sunday collections. If the trend continues, the film could emerge as one of the most notable successes in Samantha's recent career.

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Mumbai, June 20 - Romantic comedies may not dominate Bollywood like they once did, but the genre continues to produce impressive box office openings whenever the combination of star power, music, and youthful storytelling clicks with audiences. From coming-of-age love stories to modern relationship dramas, rom-coms have consistently delivered strong theatrical starts over the years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, is the latest entrant in the biggest Bollywood rom-com openers at the Indian box office after a good start upon its June 19 release. The sequel opened to an impressive 13.50 crore nett in India, marking one of the strongest starts for the genre in recent years. Here's a look at the top 5 Bollywood rom-com openers in India. 1. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) — 19.45 Crore Nett Ayan Mukerji's Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani remains the benchmark for Bollywood romantic comedies at the box office. Starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, the coming-of-age entertainer opened to a massive 19.45 crore nett in India back in 2013. The film benefited from exceptional pre-release buzz, hit music, and the hugely popular pairing of Ranbir and Deepika. It eventually went on to become one of Bollywood's biggest blockbusters in the genre and continues to enjoy cult status among audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 2. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023) — 15.73 Crore Nett Directed by Luv Ranjan, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar delivered a strong opening during the Holi festive period in 2023. Featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor, the film mixed relationship drama, comedy, and family emotions with chartbuster songs. TJMM collected 15.73 crore nett on Day 1 and emerged as one of the biggest post-pandemic successes for the rom-com genre. 3. Jab Harry Met Sejal (2017) — 15.25 Crore Nett Despite receiving mixed reviews, Imtiaz Ali's Jab Harry Met Sejal opened well at the Indian box office thanks to the star power of Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma. The urban romantic drama collected 15.25 crore nett on its opening day in 2017. While the film couldn't sustain momentum over the long run, its initial numbers highlighted Shah Rukh Khan's pull in the romantic genre. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 4. Cocktail 2 (2026) — 13.50 Crore Nett Fourteen years after the original Cocktail became a cult favourite, Cocktail 2 has revived the franchise with a fresh cast and contemporary relationship drama. Starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, the film opened to an estimated 13.50 crore nett in India. The sequel's stylish visuals, strong music album, and urban multiplex appeal contributed significantly to its opening numbers. It is believed that the nostalgia attached to the original film, along with popular fresh casting, played a major role in driving audience interest. With this opening, Cocktail 2 has officially secured its place among Bollywood’s biggest rom-com openers. The film is expected to put up a good weekend domestically. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 5. 2 States (2014) — 12.40 Crore Nett Based on Chetan Bhagat's bestselling novel, 2 States starred Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in a cross-cultural love story that connected strongly with audiences across India. Released in 2014, the film opened at 12.40 crore nett and later emerged as one of the year's biggest commercial successes. Its relatable family conflicts and emotional storytelling made it especially popular among younger audiences and families alike. Rom-Coms Continue To Hold Box Office Value The strong opening of Cocktail 2 proves that Bollywood romantic comedies still have theatrical potential despite the industry's growing dependence on action spectacles and franchise films. While the genre has evolved over the years, audiences continue to respond to entertaining love stories backed by memorable music, glamorous visuals, and strong lead chemistry. If Cocktail 2 manages to sustain momentum over the weekend, it could emerge as one of the biggest rom-com successes of the post-pandemic era.