Cocktail 2 gets negative reviews, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna under fire

Cocktail 2 premiered on OTT on August 14 and has received a mixed to negative response, with particular criticism aimed at the writing of female characters played by Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna. According to m9.news, early social media reactions express disappointment, and many viewers compared the film unfavourably to Main Waapas Aunga, which also released on Netflix and drew a more positive response.

Criticism centred on the lack of depth in the characters and unconvincing performances. Rashmika Mandanna's Hindi accent was also questioned, and some viewers called her role artificial. A few viewers praised Kriti Sanon's screen presence and a monologue by Shahid, but positive comments have been limited. The film's screenplay and execution were criticised for lacking memorable moments. Its long-term OTT performance remains uncertain.