# Cocktail 2, political dramas vie for OTT viewers this weekend

2026-08-14T16:41:17+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, arrives on Netflix on August 14, the same day Sanjay Dutt’s political drama Aakhri Sawaal streams on Lionsgate Play. Kangana Ranaut’s Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, based on the 26/11 attacks, lands on ZEE5 on August 15. Cocktail 2 earned Rs 143 crore in theatres despite mixed reviews, while the other two titles face polarised reactions for their perceived propaganda tone, according to binged.com. A section of viewers may prefer the breezy romantic comedy as a weekend escape.

## Coverage

- binged.com <https://www.binged.com/hindi-ott/why-ott-viewers-may-choose-cocktail-2-this-independence-day-weekend/>
- binged.com <https://www.binged.com/ott-analysis/ott-streaming-august-2nd-2026-week-cocktail-2-and-more/>
- binged.com <https://www.binged.com/ott-analysis/what-to-watch-and-skip-on-ott-this-week-5/>
- binged.com <https://www.binged.com/hindi-ott/cocktail-2-ott-release-netflix-august-14/>
- businesstoday.in <https://www.businesstoday.in/bt-tv/whats-hot/video/bttv-ott-friday-watchlist-cocktail-2-reacher-4-more-new-releases-to-watch-549268-2026-08-14?utm_source=rssfeed>

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