'Cocktail 2' begins filming this August; Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor & Rashmika Mandanna to lead
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Returning to direct the sequel is
, the filmmaker behind the original 2012 hit that starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty.
The new chapter penned by Luv Ranjan promises a modern spin on relationships and friendship in the digital age. This will be Kriti and Shahid's second outing after their chemistry in 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya' clicked with audiences in 2024. According to India Today, Kriti Sanon will join the shoot of the film in August.
Signs of Prep Already Surfacing
The news was all but confirmed when celebrity stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania, Homi's wife, posted a sneak peek of the 'Cocktail 2' script on her Instagram story. Adding fuel to the fire, Kriti Sanon was spotted exiting the Maddock Films office the same day, indicating that pre-production activities are in full swing.
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What the Cast Is Up To
Ahead of 'Cocktail 2,' the leading stars are wrapping up other major projects.
Kriti recently completed filming Tere Ishk Mein with Dhanush, set to release on November 28. She's also rumored to have signed 'Don 3' opposite Ranveer Singh.
Shahid Kapoor is currently shooting for a period drama directed by Arjun Ustara, co-starring Triptii Dimri and Randeep Hooda.
Rashmika Mandanna juggles multiple projects, including 'Mysaa,' 'The Girlfriend,' 'Thama,' and the anticipated sequel 'Animal Park.'
If all goes as planned, 'Cocktail 2' is aiming for a theatrical release in the second half of 2026, and the expectations are quite high for the project.
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