Gatta Kusthi 2 Opening Weekend Box Office: Sequel Shatters Prequel's Lifetime Records with Rs. 15.93 Cr India Gross in Just 3 Days

July 6, 2026 at 11:48 AM IST
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Gatta Kusthi 2 has achieved a massive feat by surpassing the original film's lifetime collections in its opening weekend. With an India Gross of ₹15.93 Cr and a worldwide total of ₹18.78 Cr, the film officially enters the top 10 Tamil openers of 2026. Read the full breakdown of ticket sales and regional occupancy.

Gatta Kusthi 2 Opening Weekend Box Office: Sequel Shatters Prequel's Lifetime Records with Rs. 15.93 Cr India Gross in Just 3 Days

Gatta Kusthi 2 has made a significant impact during its opening weekend, showing the kind of growth that suggests strong audience approval for this sports-comedy sequel. Over its first three days, the film has managed to pull in an India gross collection of ₹15.93 Cr. What makes this achievement particularly impressive is that the sequel has already surpassed the lifetime India gross of the original prequel within just one weekend. While the first film ended its run with an India gross of ₹11.58 Cr and a worldwide gross of ₹14.58 Cr, Gatta Kusthi 2 has surged ahead with a worldwide gross of ₹18.78 Cr in only three days.

The film's journey began with a steady Friday, collecting ₹3.11 Cr in gross collections across 2,109 shows with an occupancy of 26.0%. Saturday saw a massive jump, bringing in ₹5.69 Cr gross. This momentum continued into Sunday, where the film recorded further growth to collect ₹7.13 Cr gross. On its third day, the show count was increased to 2,400 to meet the rising demand, and the overall occupancy peaked at a healthy 45.0%. This upward trajectory in gross collections throughout the weekend is a classic sign of positive word-of-mouth taking effect.


Gatta Kusthi 2 - Opening Weekend India Gross Collection

DAYINDIA GROSS COLLECTIONSHOWS
Day 1 (Friday)₹ 3.11 Cr2,109
Day 2 (Saturday)₹ 5.69 Cr2,177
Day 3 (Sunday)₹ 7.13 Cr2,400
Total Weekend₹ 15.93 Cr6,686

The ticket sales data from BookMyShow further illustrates the film's popularity. In the last 24 hours alone, the platform sold 128.17K tickets, bringing the total tickets sold on the app to approximately 368.74K for the weekend. In national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film saw excellent traction, selling over 62,000 tickets across the weekend with Sunday being the peak. On Sunday specifically, the national chains contributed nearly 29,500 tickets. PVR led the contribution with 19,300 tickets at 38.1% occupancy, followed by INOX with 7,600 tickets at 28.0% occupancy, and Cinepolis adding 2,600 tickets with an occupancy of 16.0%.

Regionally, the film is performing exceptionally well in its home market. Chennai recorded a stellar 61.5% overall occupancy on Sunday from 467 shows, with evening shows hitting as high as 76.0%. Coimbatore was not far behind, maintaining a strong 53.3% occupancy across 165 shows. In Bengaluru, the film saw 30.0% occupancy from 174 shows, indicating a decent pull even outside the primary Tamil market. The trend shows that as the day progressed, footfalls increased significantly, with afternoon and evening shows being the primary drivers of growth.

On the international front, the film has grossed ₹2.85 Cr so far. In the North American market, According to Venky Box Office the film collected $15K on its opening Friday. With a steady contribution of around ₹1.00 Cr daily from overseas on Saturday and Sunday, the worldwide gross has reached ₹18.78 Cr. This performance has officially secured Gatta Kusthi 2 a spot among the top 10 highest opening weekends for Tamil films in 2026 so far. Here is how the rankings look for the first weekend net collections this year:

  1. Karuppu: ₹ 57.70 Cr
  2. Parasakthi: ₹ 27.60 Cr
  3. LIK: Love Insurance Kompany: ₹ 18.20 Cr
  4. Kara: ₹ 14.25 Cr
  5. Thaai Kizhavi: ₹ 14.15 Cr
  6. Youth: ₹ 14.15 Cr
  7. Gatta Kusthi 2: ₹ 13.85 Cr
  8. Thalaiva Thambi Thalaimagan: ₹ 13.35 Cr
  9. Blast: ₹ 10.80 Cr
  10. With Love: ₹ 6.45 Cr

By effectively doubling its opening day numbers by Sunday, Gatta Kusthi 2 has set itself up for a solid run during the weekdays. The fact that it has eclipsed the original film's entire lifetime statistics in just three days is a clear indicator of the franchise's growing brand value. The trade will now be watching to see how well the film holds on its first Monday to determine its long-term potential at the box office.

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BY CHRISTA LINCY

Cocktail 2 has wrapped up its third weekend at the box office, and the narrative has shifted from a promising start to a struggle for survival. After seventeen days in theaters, the film has reached a total India net collection of ₹92.55 Cr. While the movie began its journey with a powerhouse opening week of ₹70.50 Cr, the subsequent weeks have seen a sharp and concerning decline. Although the film is indeed battling a massive screen crunch due to newer tentpole releases, the primary issue lies with the word of mouth, which hasn't been strong enough to sustain interest. In an environment where audience appreciation typically drives longevity, the mixed reception has made it difficult for the sequel to maintain its momentum against the heavy competition. The third weekend began on a quiet note this past Friday, with the film collecting ₹0.75 Cr net. However, as is often the case with urban comedies, it saw a significant jump on Saturday, growing by 53.3% to earn ₹1.15 Cr. Sunday followed with another 8.7% rise, bringing in ₹1.25 Cr. This brings the three-day weekend total to approximately ₹3.15 Cr. When we look at the cumulative figures, the India gross now stands at ₹110.35 Cr, achieved across more than 1,01,000 shows since its release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Cocktail 2 - 3rd Weekend India Net CollectionDAYINDIA NET COLLECTIONSHOWSDay 15 (3rd Friday)₹ 0.75 Cr1,521Day 16 (3rd Saturday)₹ 1.15 Cr1,095Day 17 (3rd Sunday)₹ 1.25 Cr1,129Total 3rd Weekend₹ 3.15 Cr3,745 In terms of audience engagement on digital platforms, BookMyShow recorded steady interest over the weekend. Friday saw 12.94K tickets sold, Saturday peaked with 19.25K, and Sunday maintained a decent hold with 17.62K tickets. In total, the film has sold over 1.6 million tickets on the platform to date. In the national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film sold over 15,000 tickets during the third weekend, with Sunday being the busiest day. Specifically for Sunday, around 7,400 tickets were sold across these chains. PVR led the weekend contribution with 3,800 tickets, followed by INOX with 2,100, and Cinepolis with 1,500 tickets. The occupancy for Sunday sat at an average of 6.5%, reflecting the limited screen space currently available. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The global performance remains a highlight, with the film grossing a total of ₹140.40 Cr worldwide. This includes an overseas contribution of ₹30.05 Cr. In the North American market, Cocktail 2 continues to find takers; data from Venky Box Office shows it collected $16K on Saturday, taking its total in that region to $1.42M. While these international numbers are respectable, the domestic market remains the primary focus as the film nears the 100 Crore milestone. The journey from the second week to the third has been particularly difficult for the film. After a solid opening weekend of ₹47.50 Cr, the collections suffered a significant 75% drop in momentum. While a severe screen crunch caused by the arrival of Alpha, Welcome to the Jungle, and Main Vaapas Aaunga certainly limited its reach, the primary challenge has been the lack of strong word-of-mouth. Typically, films that resonate deeply with audiences manage to find their way even with fewer screens, but the mixed reception for this sequel has made it hard to sustain footfalls. With a landing cost of ₹150 Cr, the film is now in a tough spot as it struggles to recover its investment against the current box office trend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The big question now is whether Cocktail 2 can cross the ₹100 Cr net mark in India. It currently needs about ₹7.45 Cr to reach that goal. Given that the entire third weekend only generated a little over ₹3 Cr, reaching the century mark will be a steep uphill battle. Unless the film manages a miraculous hold during the weekdays or regains some screens in the coming week, it might fall just short of that coveted three-figure milestone.

Gatta Kusthi 2 Opening Weekend Box Office: Sequel Shatters Prequel's Lifetime Records with Rs. 15.93 Cr India Gross in Just 3 Days Kollywood
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Gatta Kusthi 2 Opening Weekend Box Office: Sequel Shatters Prequel's Lifetime Records with Rs. 15.93 Cr India Gross in Just 3 Days

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Gatta Kusthi 2 has made a significant impact during its opening weekend, showing the kind of growth that suggests strong audience approval for this sports-comedy sequel. Over its first three days, the film has managed to pull in an India gross collection of ₹15.93 Cr. What makes this achievement particularly impressive is that the sequel has already surpassed the lifetime India gross of the original prequel within just one weekend. While the first film ended its run with an India gross of ₹11.58 Cr and a worldwide gross of ₹14.58 Cr, Gatta Kusthi 2 has surged ahead with a worldwide gross of ₹18.78 Cr in only three days. The film's journey began with a steady Friday, collecting ₹3.11 Cr in gross collections across 2,109 shows with an occupancy of 26.0%. Saturday saw a massive jump, bringing in ₹5.69 Cr gross. This momentum continued into Sunday, where the film recorded further growth to collect ₹7.13 Cr gross. On its third day, the show count was increased to 2,400 to meet the rising demand, and the overall occupancy peaked at a healthy 45.0%. This upward trajectory in gross collections throughout the weekend is a classic sign of positive word-of-mouth taking effect. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Gatta Kusthi 2 - Opening Weekend India Gross CollectionDAYINDIA GROSS COLLECTIONSHOWSDay 1 (Friday)₹ 3.11 Cr2,109Day 2 (Saturday)₹ 5.69 Cr2,177Day 3 (Sunday)₹ 7.13 Cr2,400Total Weekend₹ 15.93 Cr6,686 The ticket sales data from BookMyShow further illustrates the film's popularity. In the last 24 hours alone, the platform sold 128.17K tickets, bringing the total tickets sold on the app to approximately 368.74K for the weekend. In national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film saw excellent traction, selling over 62,000 tickets across the weekend with Sunday being the peak. On Sunday specifically, the national chains contributed nearly 29,500 tickets. PVR led the contribution with 19,300 tickets at 38.1% occupancy, followed by INOX with 7,600 tickets at 28.0% occupancy, and Cinepolis adding 2,600 tickets with an occupancy of 16.0%. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Regionally, the film is performing exceptionally well in its home market. Chennai recorded a stellar 61.5% overall occupancy on Sunday from 467 shows, with evening shows hitting as high as 76.0%. Coimbatore was not far behind, maintaining a strong 53.3% occupancy across 165 shows. In Bengaluru, the film saw 30.0% occupancy from 174 shows, indicating a decent pull even outside the primary Tamil market. The trend shows that as the day progressed, footfalls increased significantly, with afternoon and evening shows being the primary drivers of growth. On the international front, the film has grossed ₹2.85 Cr so far. In the North American market, According to Venky Box Office the film collected $15K on its opening Friday. With a steady contribution of around ₹1.00 Cr daily from overseas on Saturday and Sunday, the worldwide gross has reached ₹18.78 Cr. This performance has officially secured Gatta Kusthi 2 a spot among the top 10 highest opening weekends for Tamil films in 2026 so far. Here is how the rankings look for the first weekend net collections this year: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Karuppu: ₹ 57.70 Cr Parasakthi: ₹ 27.60 Cr LIK: Love Insurance Kompany: ₹ 18.20 Cr Kara: ₹ 14.25 Cr Thaai Kizhavi: ₹ 14.15 Cr Youth: ₹ 14.15 Cr Gatta Kusthi 2: ₹ 13.85 Cr Thalaiva Thambi Thalaimagan: ₹ 13.35 Cr Blast: ₹ 10.80 Cr With Love: ₹ 6.45 Cr By effectively doubling its opening day numbers by Sunday, Gatta Kusthi 2 has set itself up for a solid run during the weekdays. The fact that it has eclipsed the original film's entire lifetime statistics in just three days is a clear indicator of the franchise's growing brand value. The trade will now be watching to see how well the film holds on its first Monday to determine its long-term potential at the box office.