The Cocktail film franchise is making a comeback! Thirteen years after the original release, the much-awaited sequel is set to hit screens in 2026. Starring
Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, Cocktail 2 will be directed by Homi Adajania himself, following his successful direction of the first film. Rashmika Mandanna is currently making headlines with her successful film releases, impressive lineup of upcoming projects, and her alleged romantic relationship with Vijay Deverakonda. Recently, the director took to social media to build excitement for the film’s anticipated release, sharing a candid picture of Mandanna and teasing ‘work in progress'.
Director Homi Adajania hints on Cocktail 2
With the much-anticipated release on Cocktail film's sequel after 13 years, Homi Adajania shared an Instagram story of Rashmika Mandanna's casual candid click as he wrote, "When I told you I'll be the dialect coach," as he further used the hashtag #workinprogress for Cocktail 2.
Check out the Instagram story:
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Cocktail 2 hints at filming
Earlier this month, Homi's wife and celebrity stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania posted an Instagram story of the film's script as she hinted at the commencement of shoot with the hashtag #workinprogress.
According to a Pinkvilla report, Shahid, Kriti and Rashmika's Cocktail 2 will be wrapped up by January 2026. It will reportedly be shot across India and some picturesque locations in Europe. Apart from the lead star cast, the makers are likely to be on board an ensemble star cast as well.
Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Kriti Sanon's work front
Last seen in Deva, actor will be seen with Triptii Dimri in Vishal Bhardwaj's next, which is reportedly titled Arjun Ustara. As for Kriti, she has Aanand L Rai's Tere Ishk Mein opposite Dhanush. Rashmika, on the other hand, has completed shooting for Thama with Ayushmann Khurrana before moving on to Cocktail 2.
