Cocktail 2: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna’s Film Locks September Release? What We Know

Cocktail 2, directed by Homi Adajania, is among the most eagerly awaited films this year. Starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, it has sparked a lot of curiosity about its release date. A few days ago, a report on the Internet claimed that the makers are eyeing the third quarter of 2026 to release the film. Now, the latest report in Mid Day states that the makers of Cocktail 2 have locked a September release, ensuring that there is a clear six-month gap after Shahid’s O’ Romeo, which will hit the theatres in February.

When Will Cocktail 2 Release In Theatres?

According to a report in Mid Day, the decision to schedule Cocktail 2 six months after Shahid Kapoor’s earlier release, O’ Romeo, was carefully planned. This gap ensures

that both films get their own space and allows audiences to embrace Shahid in a fresh avatar. “The gap was very consciously planned. O’ Romeo and Cocktail 2 are very different films, and no one wanted them stepping on each other’s toes. Six months gives Shahid the space to arrive with a new energy and image. From a trade point of view, it makes sense. Audiences need time to move on from one character before embracing the next. September gives Cocktail 2 its own identity,” a source told the portal.

Meanwhile, the filming of Cocktail 2 is almost complete, and is currently in the final stages. “The film is more or less ready in terms of its narrative cut. Right now, the maximum attention is on the songs — their sound mix, final arrangements, and how they flow within the film. Music is central to Cocktail 2, and the team wants to get it absolutely right,” the source told Mid Day.

About Cocktail 2

Cocktail 2 is described as a spiritual sequel and is being produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, with the script penned by Luv Ranjan. The film is directed by Homi Adajania, who returns yet again for this franchise. However, details about the storyline have been kept under wraps.

The first Cocktail film focused on a modern love triangle involving Gautam Kapoor (Saif Ali Khan), Veronica Melaney (Deepika Padukone) and Meera Sahni (Diana Penty). It explored the complexities of romance, friendship and emotional loyalty in a youthful, urban setting, earning a strong fan following for its music and fresh narrative.