‘It’s A Franchise, Not A Sequel’: Kriti Sanon Reacts To Cocktail 2 Comparisons With Cocktail

Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna are gearing up for romantic comedy Cocktail 2. The film has been generating good buzz among the fans. Recently, Kriti Sanon has opened up about the comparisons between the upcoming Cocktail 2 and the original 2012 hit Cocktail. The actress addressed the buzz surrounding the project and clarified that the new film is not exactly a direct sequel but part of a larger franchise carrying a similar vibe.

Recently, at The Femina Beauty Awards, Kriti Sanon spoke about the comparisons between Cocktail and Cocktail 2. She said, “I’m sure a comparison is going to happen, but the good part is that this is not a sequel; it’s a franchise. So it’s more of a vibe franchise, and the characters are separate.”

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also praised Rashmika Mandanna and said, “”She’s just a very genuine person, kind, lovely and warm. No insecurity. Just goodness, and I think I’m a vibe person. If I feel the aura and I feel positivity, I get drawn to it. I’ve just had so much fun with her, and she’s just amazing. I love her.”

The original Cocktail, directed by Homi Adajania, starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty in lead roles.

Is Deepika Padukone Reprising Veronica? Cameo Rumours Go Viral

Rumours of Deepika Padukone reprising her iconic role as Veronica in Cocktail 2 have taken social media by storm. It has sparked excitement among fans. The buzz began after a Reddit post claimed that the actress might make a special cameo in the much-anticipated sequel, sending the internet into a frenzy.

The viral Reddit post says, “A few months ago, Deepika was spotted outside Maddock’s office. While everyone was speculating that she was being considered for Mahavatar, the truth is, she was being repeatedly requested to make an appearance as Veronica in the sequel. And she did give her nod and shot her portion somewhere around that time itself. Just cant wait for Veronica to be back.” Well, nothing is confirmed. Deepika Padukone’s performance in the film was loved by netizens. She played the role of Veronica and became a pop culture favourite, with her carefree attitude.

About the film

Cocktail 2 is positioned as a spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit Cocktail, which starred Saif Ali Khan, Deeoika Padikone, Diana Penty. Cocktail 2 has been shot across multiple locations, including Sicily in Italy and several places in Delhi and North India such as Chhatarpur, Gurugram and South Delhi. The film is directed by Homi Adajania, produced by Maddock Films and written by Luv Ranjan.