Cocktail 2 Shoot Begins This August With Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna
This marks Kriti and Shahid's second film together after their successful pairing in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya in 2024.
After much speculation, it's now confirmed — Cocktail 2 is set to go on floors this August with a fresh trio leading the cast. Thirteen years after the original film's release, director Homi Adajania returns to helm the romantic drama with Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna stepping into the spotlight.
The sequel is backed by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films and written by Luv Ranjan. While details about the plot are being kept under wraps, the makers are aiming for a theatrical release in the second half of 2026. On Friday, celebrity stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania — Homi's wife — added to the buzz by sharing a glimpse of the Cocktail 2 script on her Instagram Story. Around the same time, Kriti was seen leaving the Maddock Films office in Mumbai, hinting that preparations are in full swing.
This marks Kriti and Shahid's second film together after their successful pairing in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya in 2024. Rashmika's addition brings a new dynamic to the mix, with fans curious to see the trio's chemistry in this contemporary take on urban relationships.
The original Cocktail (2012) was a modern-day love triangle featuring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty. The film was praised for its fresh take on friendship and romance, its music, and Deepika's standout performance, which cemented her place among Bollywood's top stars.
Meanwhile, the new cast members are busy wrapping up other projects. Kriti Sanon recently completed the shoot for Tere Ishk Mein with Dhanush, which hits theatres on November 28. She is also rumoured to have signed Don 3 opposite Ranveer Singh. Shahid Kapoor is currently filming a period drama directed by Arjun Ustara, also starring Triptii Dimri and Randeep Hooda. Rashmika Mandanna, who was last seen in Kuberaa, has multiple upcoming projects, including Mysaa, The Girlfriend, Thama and Animal Park.
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