MUMBAI, India — June 21, 2026
Box Office Collection: The Indian box office witnessed an eventful Saturday as newly released films ‘Cocktail 2’ and ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’ registered healthy growth, while several holdover releases continued their theatrical run. Shahid Kapoor’s latest romantic drama emerged as the top performer among the new releases, while Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Wapas Aaunga’ posted a significant weekend jump.
Meanwhile, blockbuster performer ‘Peddy’ continued its remarkable run despite entering its third week in cinemas.
‘Cocktail 2’ Delivers a Strong Opening Weekend
One of the most anticipated releases of the month, ‘Cocktail 2’, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, enjoyed a solid start at the box office.
The film earned:
- Friday: ₹13.50 crore
- Saturday: ₹16.25 crore
With strong growth on its second day, the film’s two-day domestic total has reached ₹29.75 crore.
Industry observers believe positive audience response and strong weekend footfalls could help the film cross significant milestones during its opening weekend.
‘Maa Inti Bangaram’ Shows Positive Growth
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s family drama ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’, which released alongside Cocktail 2, also recorded encouraging numbers.
The film collected:
- Friday: ₹5.35 crore
- Saturday: ₹7.50 crore
Its total two-day collection now stands at ₹12.85 crore.
The Saturday growth suggests favorable word-of-mouth among family audiences and strong support in key regional markets.
‘Main Wapas Aaunga’ Registers Sharp Weekend Jump
Director Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Wapas Aaunga’ delivered one of the strongest day-to-day growth performances among films currently in theaters.
After collecting ₹1.90 crore on Friday, the film surged to:
- Saturday: ₹4.35 crore
The film’s cumulative collection has now reached ₹18.50 crore.
The sharp increase indicates improving audience traction during the weekend period.
‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’ Continues to Struggle
Actress Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’ continues to face challenges at the box office.
The film earned only:
- Friday: ₹10 lakh
Its Saturday figures were not available at the time of reporting.
The movie’s overall collection currently stands at ₹6.65 crore, reflecting a difficult theatrical run.
‘Haunted 3D’ Holds Steady
Horror thriller ‘Haunted 3D’ has maintained stable collections in recent days after a respectable opening run.
The film earned:
- Friday: ₹50 lakh
- Saturday: ₹50 lakh
Its total box office collection now stands at ₹16.90 crore.
While growth has slowed, the film continues to attract a niche horror audience.
‘Peddy’ Remains a Box Office Powerhouse
Despite being in theaters for approximately 18 days, ‘Peddy’ continues to perform strongly at the box office.
The film added:
- Saturday: ₹1.95 crore
Its total domestic collection has now climbed to an impressive ₹231.45 crore.
The sustained performance reinforces the film’s status as one of the biggest commercial successes of the year.
‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ Enters Final Stage of Run
Starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde, ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ is now nearing the end of its theatrical journey.
Released on June 5, the film earned:
- Saturday: ₹35 lakh
Its cumulative box office collection has crossed the ₹50 crore mark, reaching ₹50.15 crore.
Although daily collections have declined into the lakhs range, the film has managed to secure a respectable overall run.
Saturday Box Office Snapshot
| Film | Saturday Collection | Total Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Cocktail 2 | ₹16.25 crore | ₹29.75 crore |
| Maa Inti Bangaram | ₹7.50 crore | ₹12.85 crore |
| Main Wapas Aaunga | ₹4.35 crore | ₹18.50 crore |
| Peddy | ₹1.95 crore | ₹231.45 crore |
| Haunted 3D | ₹50 lakh | ₹16.90 crore |
| Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai | ₹35 lakh | ₹50.15 crore |
| Bharat Bhagya Vidhata | N/A | ₹6.65 crore |
Weekend Battle Intensifies
With ‘Cocktail 2’ posting a strong opening and ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’ showing healthy growth, the weekend box office race is becoming increasingly competitive. At the same time, ‘Peddy’ continues to dominate as the highest-grossing film among current releases, while ‘Main Wapas Aaunga’ has emerged as one of the weekend’s surprise performers.
Industry analysts will now closely watch Sunday collections to determine whether the new releases can maintain momentum and establish a strong foothold at the box office.
