The buzz around Cocktail 2 is only growing louder! Director Homi Adajania, who helmed the cult 2012 hit Cocktail, has been teasing fans with behind-the-scenes moments from the sets of the sequel. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles, and the latest batch of pictures has further fuelled audience excitement.

Recently, Homi took to Instagram to share fresh photos of the trio from an international shoot schedule. Kriti Sanon, who just wrapped Tere Ishq Mein alongside Dhanush, looked every bit stylish in her new avatar. Rashmika Mandanna, fresh off Kuberaa, also shared her look, while Shahid Kapoor gave fans a sneak peek with a selfie captioned “New Beginnings!!! Cocktail 2.”

Adding to the curiosity, Homi dropped a monochrome portrait of Kriti with a sticker reading “Work in Progress,” confirming her as the female lead. Kriti reshared the post and wrote, “This is gonna be a liberating journey…I can feel it..” Her words hint at a layered role, much like Deepika Padukone’s iconic turn in the original.

The sequel is backed by Maddock Films and written by Luv Ranjan. While the storyline is still under wraps, the film is slated for a theatrical release in the latter half of 2026. Interestingly, stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania also gave fans a peek at the script, only adding to the intrigue.

Cocktail 2

For context, the original Cocktail (2012) starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty. The film redefined modern romance in Bollywood, celebrated friendship, and gifted audiences chart-topping tracks like Tumhi Ho Bandhu. Most importantly, it showcased Deepika in a bold, career-defining performance. With Cocktail 2, expectations are sky-high as a new trio takes the legacy forward.

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