Cocktail 2 Starring Shahid Kapoor to Stream on Netflix After Theatrical Run
Cocktail 2, directed by Homi Adajania and starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, is a romantic comedy that explores love and commitment during a vacation in Sicily. Released in theatres on June 19, 2026, it earned 147 crore worldwide, becoming the sixth-highest-grossing Hindi film of the year. The film is a spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit Cocktail. After its theatrical run, Cocktail 2 is set to stream on Netflix, making it accessible to a wider audience.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 13 Aug, 03:00 pm. Other outlets followed.