Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon Or Rashmika Mandanna: Who Is The Highest-Paid Star Of Cocktail 2?

Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, has been building strong buzz ahead of its theatrical release. The upcoming romantic comedy-drama is among the most talked-about Bollywood films of 2026, and with the release date inching closer, reports around the film’s cast fees have now grabbed attention.

Cocktail 2 Becomes One Of 2026’s Major Bollywood Releases

Directed by Homi Adajania, Cocktail 2 arrives as a follow-up to the 2012 film Cocktail, which starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty in lead roles.

The new film reportedly revolves around three central characters named Kunal, Ellie and Diya, whose lives become entangled through friendship, emotional conflict and romantic complications. With Shahid,

Kriti and Rashmika headlining the film, Cocktail 2 has already become a high-profile commercial release.

Shahid Kapoor Reportedly Charges Highest Fee For Cocktail 2

According to Asianet News reports, Shahid Kapoor has received the highest remuneration among the lead cast members. The actor is reportedly being paid around Rs 35 crore for Cocktail 2.

Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna have reportedly received around Rs 15 crore each for their roles in the film. Reports also suggest that Cocktail 2 has been mounted on a budget of nearly Rs 80 crore.

Shahid Kapoor And Kriti Sanon Reunite After Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya

Cocktail 2 marks another collaboration between Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon after their 2024 film Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. The film also brings Rashmika Mandanna into the mix, making it one of the more anticipated romantic dramas of the year.

Reports suggest that the trailer of Cocktail 2 could be released in the first week of June. The lead actors have already been actively promoting the film in Mumbai.

Cocktail 2 is scheduled to release in theatres on June 19.