The highly anticipated sequel to the 2012 hit 'Cocktail' is officially in production, with lead actor Shahid Kapoor confirming the start of filming. The film also stars Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna in leading roles.
Kapoor shared a selfie on Instagram, giving fans his first look from the movie. The post, captioned "New Beginnings!!! 'Cocktail 2'," has generated significant excitement.
In the photo, Kapoor appears effortlessly stylish, donning a blue hoodie over a white tee, with a trimmed beard and neat hairstyle.
Rashmika Mandanna also posted a selfie from the set, captioning the photo “gang where you at…”, tagging Shahid and Kriti.
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The film, which is produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films and written by Luv Ranjan, is expected to be one of the year's most talked-about releases. Although plot details are still under wraps, the creators are aiming for a theatrical release in the latter half of 2026. The buzz around the movie intensified when Anaita Shroff Adajania, a prominent stylist, shared a glimpse of the script and Kriti Sanon's look on her Instagram story. Both Shahid and Rashmika have also playfully teased their roles, adding to the growing excitement.
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The original 'Cocktail' was a commercial and critical success. The modern love triangle, starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty, was widely appreciated for its fresh take on friendship and romance. The film’s stellar soundtrack and Deepika Padukone’s solid performance cemented her status as a leading actress in Bollywood.
As they work on 'Cocktail 2', the main cast is also busy with other projects. Kriti Sanon recently completed filming for 'Tere Ishq Mein' and is rumoured to be joining 'Don 3'. Shahid Kapoor is currently shooting a period drama alongside Triptii Dimri and Randeep Hooda. Rashmika Mandanna, fresh off her recent appearance in 'Kuberaa', has a busy schedule with several films lined up, including 'Mysaa', 'The Girlfriend', 'Thama', and 'Animal Park'.
The combination of this star-studded cast and a celebrated production team ensures that 'Cocktail 2' will be a film to watch out for.
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