The 14-year wait for Cocktail 2 ends in a reality check. While the film eyes an 80-crore mark, the victory is purely cosmetic.

Despite topping the original’s raw earnings, inflation-adjusted metrics reveal a brutal truth: the sequel is underperforming. With a 25% midweek slide, this star-studded reunion faces the dreaded flop label.

Can it survive the upcoming blockbuster storm?