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Deepika's Bold Take: Women Making a Pass is a Compliment!
20 Jun
Summary
- Deepika Padukone found compliments from women making a pass flattering.
- Cocktail 2, a spiritual sequel, earned ₹13.50 crore on opening day.
- The film achieved 20.04% overall Hindi occupancy on its release day.

Deepika Padukone, celebrated for her portrayal of Veronica in Homi Adajania's 2012 hit film Cocktail, shared a candid thought during a past promotional event. When asked about her reaction to romantic advances from women, Padukone stated that she found it to be a significant compliment.
This resurfaced comment comes as Cocktail 2, a spiritual successor to the original, has recently been released. Directed again by Homi Adajania and written by Luv Ranjan, the film includes Pulkit Sharma and Tiku Talsania in supporting roles. The romantic drama experienced a robust opening, grossing ₹13.50 crore on its first day.
Industry trackers indicated that Cocktail 2 achieved an overall Hindi occupancy of 20.04% on its release day, with evening and night shows showing the highest footfall. The film's performance positions it as Shahid Kapoor's second-best opener after Kabir Singh, highlighting its box office potential amidst a competitive release slate.