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. Cast Yogi Babu as Don Niviksha Naidu as Ammu Mithun Maheswaran as Anbu Bala as Pandi Pugazh as Local Kawin as Age Meghana Ellen as Tamizheni Sayaji Shinde as Rajamanickam Mime Gopi as JP, gang leader Mohamed Kuraishi as Ganesh, JP's assistant Swaminathan as the flat secretary Bava Lakshmanan as a security guard Supergood Subramani as a police officer Saravana Sakthi Baby Siva as a 2nd Don 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." References External links 2020 comedy films 2020 direct-to-video films 2020 directorial debut films 2020 films 2020s Tamil-language films Indian comedy films Indian romantic drama films ZEE5 original films