‘Cocktail 2’ Budget Revealed: Landing Cost Reaches ₹150 Crore, ₹35 Crore Spent on Star Cast Fees

Mumbai:

A major update has emerged regarding the budget of the highly anticipated romantic-comedy film Cocktail 2, being produced under the banner of Maddock Films. According to trade sources, the film is set to become one of the most expensive romantic comedies ever made in Hindi cinema, with an estimated total landing cost of ₹150 crore.

Budget Breakdown

Production Cost

The film’s production and shooting expenses are estimated at approximately ₹95 crore. The project was reportedly filmed over a 70-day schedule across multiple real-world locations around the globe, with a significant portion of the shoot taking place in various European destinations.

Star Cast Fees

A budget of around ₹35 crore has been allocated for the fees of the lead actors. Reports suggest that the film stars Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna in key roles.

Print and Publicity (P&A)

The makers are reportedly spending an additional ₹20 crore on marketing, promotions, and publicity campaigns. With these costs included, the film’s total landing cost stands at approximately ₹150 crore.

Half the Budget Recovered Before Release

Despite its unusually high budget for a romantic-comedy, the producers have already recovered nearly 50 percent of the film’s cost through non-theatrical rights, including satellite, digital streaming, and music deals.

Industry reports indicate that these rights have generated around ₹75 crore prior to the film’s theatrical release. The strong market reputation of Maddock Films and producer Dinesh Vijan is believed to have helped secure lucrative non-theatrical agreements.

Release Date and Box Office Expectations

Directed by Homi Adajania, Cocktail 2 is scheduled to hit theaters on June 19, 2026.

Trade analysts believe that given its substantial investment, the film will need a strong theatrical performance to generate significant profits after release. While the pre-release recovery has reduced financial risk, the movie’s ultimate success will depend heavily on audience response and box office collections.

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