Cocktail (2020 film)

Cocktail is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by debutante Ra.Vijaya Murugan, and starring Yogi Babu, Niviksha Naidu, Mithun Maheswaran, Pugazh, KPY Bala and Kawin. The film was released on 10 July 2020.

Synopsis
A story about a missing idol that was made by the Chola kings 450 years ago.

Release
The film was initially scheduled to have a theatrical release in March 2020,  but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the makers opted for an OTT release directly on ZEE5 on 10 July 2020. The film features a cockatoo in an important role and is the first Indian film to feature the bird.

Music
The songs are composed by Sai Bhaskar.

Critical reception
The Hindu stated "The film’s core plot is ripped from ‘The Hangover’ films, but the prudent way it has been shot could be a guide to filmmakers preparing to work under COVID-19 restrictions." The New Indian Express stated "It’s a compliment to films like Cocktail when they get reviewed, when we offer evidence that we have indeed subjected ourselves to their torment."