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Kriti Sanon reacts to comparisons with Deepika Padukone

Kriti Sanon reacts to comparisons with Deepika Padukone

Kriti Sanon stars as the glamorous Ally in Cocktail 2, a character whose free-spirited and disruptive energy has drawn comparisons to Deepika Padukone’s iconic Veronica from the 2012 film. While Kriti expected the comparisons, she believes the similarities end there. The actress recently opened up about what makes Ally stand apart. Kriti Sanon on comparisons with Deepika Padukone In an interview with Filmfare, she said, “Do I expect it? Yes, I do. It’s kind of obvious, as I’m doing a film which is a franchise to the film that she’s done before. The characters, somewhere, have a similar energy of being slightly disruptive, unhinged and free-spirited. But Ally and Veronica are so different, and I’m glad that they’re different. Why would I play the same character that Deepika has already done? That doesn’t make sense. That’s what’s fresh about Cocktail 2. It’s a completely different story with completely different conflicts and different characters. Ally has her own personality, even though it may seem like it coincides somewhere. She’s a completely different person from Veronica.” Disclaimer: …

Kriti Sanon calls it ‘unfair’ when star kids get multipe chances without proving themselves; praises Ranbir, Alia

Kriti Sanon calls it ‘unfair’ when star kids get multipe chances without proving themselves; praises Ranbir, Alia

Kriti Sanon was a complete outsider when she began her career in modelling and, after facing many ups and downs, made her debut in Hindi films with Heropanti (2014) opposite actor Jackie Shroff’s son, Tiger Shroff, who was also making his debut at the time. The film was a hit, but Kriti had to prove herself in the film industry again and again after her debut. Kriti Sanon spoke about nepotism and its impact. ‘Was not an easy journey’ In a recent interaction, she spoke about how her rise to the top has been gradual and not an overnight success story. She recalled instances when she cried after her first photoshoot and her first ramp show, and how she never gave up despite setbacks. She said, “It was not an easy journey. There were moments of self-doubt and frustration regarding not getting the opportunities that I wanted. It’s not been like a journey straight to the top; it’s been gradual. I’ve seen my ups and downs. But I’ve also had the quality of not giving …

63% Budget Recovered, Emerges As Kriti Sanon’s 8th Highest-Grosser!

63% Budget Recovered, Emerges As Kriti Sanon’s 8th Highest-Grosser!

Cocktail 2 Box Office Collection Day 6(Photo Credit –Instagram) Homi Adajania’s romantic-comedy Cocktail 2 is enjoying a freeway at the box office, with no significant competition at the ticket windows. Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna starrer is chasing the 75 crore mark. But before that, it has emerged as Kriti Sanon’s 8th highest-grossing film in India. Check out the day 6 report! Cocktail 2 Box Office Day 6 Collection According to the official update, Cocktail 2 earned 5.46 crore on day 6. It witnessed a routine drop of 21% compared to 6.9 crore collected on Monday. Today would mark the last big opportunity to mint moolah. Starting tomorrow, it will face competition from Akshay Kumar’s Welcome To The Jungle. The cumulative total at the Indian box office surges to 69.81 crore net. As confirmed by producers, Cocktail 2 is made on a budget of 110 crore. It has recovered 63% of the total investments. Including taxes, the gross total stands at 82.37 crore after 6 days. Check out the day-wise box office breakdown in India …

Kriti Sanon dismisses comparisons with Deepika Padukone in Cocktail 2: ‘It doesn’t make sense’

Kriti Sanon dismisses comparisons with Deepika Padukone in Cocktail 2: ‘It doesn’t make sense’

Deepika Padukone’s Veronica was the star of Cocktail (2012). Her role was so influential in the film that Saif Ali Khan recently revealed that many male actors refused to star opposite her for fear of being overshadowed. Kriti Sanon plays Ally in Cocktail 2, a character who exudes a similar energy to Veronica—carefree, unhinged, disruptive, yet deeply emotional. The comparisons between the two characters were unavoidable, and Kriti recently admitted that she knew that going into the film. Kriti Sanon on being compared to Deepika Padukone. Kriti on comparisons with Deepika In a recent interaction with Filmfare, Kriti spoke about being compared to Deepika and how she didn’t let that come in the way of playing Ally honestly. She said, “Do I expect it? Yes, I do. It’s kind of obvious, as I’m doing a film which is a franchise to the film that she’s done before. The characters, somewhere, have a similar energy of being slightly disruptive, unhinged and free-spirited. But Ally and Veronica are so different, and I’m glad that they’re different. Why …

Kriti Sanon reacts to response for Cocktail 2: I knew it would be compared to Cocktail 1; my character was not Veronica

Kriti Sanon reacts to response for Cocktail 2: I knew it would be compared to Cocktail 1; my character was not Veronica

It began in 2024 and has continued well into 2026 — Kriti Sanon’s successful run at the movies shows no signs of slowing down. It started with Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, followed by the heist comedy Crew and a darker turn in Do Patti. 2025 brought the intense love story Tere Ishk Mein, and now, the breezy Cocktail 2. Kriti Sanon When we point out that she seems content staying out of the rat race and away from social media rivalries, she says she is “actually very competitive”. She says, “When I see someone doing well, I feel like I also want to do well. Competition motivates me to do better. I feel like it also comes at a certain point in your career that you have a sense of security with yourself.” Things changed for the better, especially in 2021, she adds: “The validation that Mimi (2021) gave me, whether from the audience or through the National Award, made me feel like I had finally proved my talent and could now explore …

Cocktail 2 box office collection day 6: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika film remains steady, collects ₹66 crore

Cocktail 2 box office collection day 6: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika film remains steady, collects ₹66 crore

Cocktail 2 box office collection day 6: Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon’s romantic comedy drama arrived with high expectations. While the film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, it remained steady at the box office. However, in the middle of the week, the film has shown a dip in collections. (Also read: Cocktail 2 review: Sicily sizzles more than the romance in this confused Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika film) Cocktail 2 box office collection day 6: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna during the promotions. (ANI Photo) (Girish srivastav ) Cocktail 2 box office The latest update from Sacnilk states that Cocktail 2 has collected ₹5 crore on its sixth day of release. It is a slight dip in numbers compared to the previous day (which was at ₹6.75 crore), and Monday (also ₹6.75 crore) respectively. Still it has managed to retain its momentum. Cocktail 2 collected the most on Sunday, when it earned ₹17.75 crore. This brings total India gross collections to ₹76.64 crore and total India net to ₹66 …

Scores A Century; Kriti Sanon’s 5th Post-COVID Film To Cross The 100 Crore Mark

Scores A Century; Kriti Sanon’s 5th Post-COVID Film To Cross The 100 Crore Mark

Cocktail 2 Worldwide Box Office Day 5: Enters The 100 Crore Club (Photo Credit: Maddock Films) Cocktail 2 has been putting on a solid show at the worldwide box office since its release, and day 5 has brought a milestone worth celebrating. The film has crossed the 100 crore mark globally on its first Tuesday itself, a significant achievement for a Bollywood entertainer. With the overseas market contributing meaningfully alongside the strong domestic numbers, Homi Adajania’s romantic comedy has now entered the 100 crore club. Keep reading for a detailed day 5 worldwide collection report! How much did Cocktail 2 earn at the worldwide box office in 5 days? The Bollywood rom-com grossed 8.67 crore in India on day 5, while the overseas market added 2.4 crore gross, taking the worldwide gross to 11.07 crore for the first Tuesday. Cumulatively, the film has now earned 64.35 crore net at the Indian box office, which equals 75.93 crore gross. In the overseas market, the total stands at 30.68 crore gross. Combining both, the worldwide box office gross …

Cocktail 2 Box Office Collection Day 5 Live Update: Kriti Sanon’s film maintains grip on Tuesday, makes Rs 64.35 cr in India | Bollywood News

Cocktail 2 Box Office Collection Day 5 Live Update: Kriti Sanon’s film maintains grip on Tuesday, makes Rs 64.35 cr in India | Bollywood News

Cocktail 2 Box Office Collection Day 5 Live Updates: Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna’s Cocktail 2 is eyeing the Rs 100 crore mark. Cocktail 2 Box Office Collection Day 5 Live Updates: After an impressive opening weekend, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna’s Cocktail 2 is showing signs of slowing down at the Indian box office. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh reported that Cocktail 2 continued its impressive box office run on Tuesday, and shared that the film is now targeting a Week 1 total of around Rs 73 crore net, depending on its performance over Wednesday and Thursday. According to the official figures, the film collected Rs 14.10 crore on Friday, Rs 17.15 crore on Saturday, Rs 18.85 crore on Sunday, Rs 6.90 crore on Monday and Rs 7.35 crore on Tuesday, taking its total India net collection to Rs 64.35 crore. Story continues below this ad While weekday numbers are naturally lower than the weekend haul, Cocktail 2 remains one of the strongest-performing Hindi releases currently in theatres. The film has also fared …

Cocktail 2 box office collection day 5: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti, Rashmika film crosses ₹60 crore, beats Param Sundari

Cocktail 2 box office collection day 5: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti, Rashmika film crosses ₹60 crore, beats Param Sundari

Cocktail 2 box office collection day 5: Last Friday saw the release of one of the big Hindi sequels of the year, Cocktail 2. Starring Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon in lead roles, the film opened to mied reviews. Despite that, Cocktail 2 maintained a good hold over the box office in its opening weekend. Let us take a look at how it is performing so far. (Also read: Cocktail 2 review: Sicily sizzles more than the romance in this confused Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika film) Cocktail 2 box office collection day 5: Rashmika Mandanna, Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon in a still from the film. Cocktail 2 box office The latest update from Sacnilk states that Cocktail 2 has collected ₹6.41 crore on its 5th day of release. Since it is a weekday, the film was not expected to show a lot of growth anyway, still it has showed momentum so far. On Monday, the film collected ₹6.75 crore, which means Tuesday saw a slight dip in numbers. On Sunday, the …

Now Kriti Sanon’s 9th Highest Grosser + Bollywood’s 7th Highest-Grossing Film Of 2026!

Now Kriti Sanon’s 9th Highest Grosser + Bollywood’s 7th Highest-Grossing Film Of 2026!

Cocktail 2 Box Office Day 4 Collection ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Bollywood romantic comedy Cocktail 2 passed the Monday test with a strong hold. Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna starrer is now the 7th highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2026. It is also Kriti Sanon’s 9th-highest Bollywood grosser of all time. Scroll below for the day 4 update! Cocktail 2 Box Office Collection Day 4 The official numbers are out, and Cocktail 2 garnered 6.90 crore on day 4. It saw a 51% drop compared to the opening day figures of 14.10 crore. There’s competition from Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past, and other ongoing releases, but it will remain the top choice of cine-goers until the arrival of Welcome To The Jungle, this Friday. The total box office collection in India reaches 57 crore net. The makers have opted for discounted Tuesday, and the tickets are even available at only Rs 99. Considering the buzz, especially in urban centers, it should drive impressive footfall today. Including taxes, …