Kriti Sanon is confirmed to play the female lead in Cocktail 2, a sequel to the 2012 blockbuster featuring Deepika Padukone, Saif Ali Khan and Diana Penty in lead roles. The second part of the film is currently
in the making, and the filmmaker Homi Adajania just treated fans to a “work in progress” photo of Kriti. However, an official confirmation on the lead cast is awaited from the makers.
Kriti Sanon was confirmed in Cocktail 2 by Homi Adajania. Taking to his Instagram story, he shared a monochrome portrait of Kriti, and captioned, “@kritisanon #Thescicilianchapter #Cocktail2,” teasing an exciting new chapter in the beloved franchise. The post suggests that the actress has already begun preparing for the role, working closely with the creative team to shape her character. However, unlike Rashmika, Kriti has yet to share the story on her Instagram. Take a look:
Rashmika Mandanna to star in Cocktail 2?
Recently, Rashmika reshared Homi Adajania’s post. She was seen hiding her face with a caption reading, ‘Work in progress’. Reportedly, the film stars Shahid Kapoor as the male lead.
What do we know about Cocktail 2?
Director Homi Adajania is set to return to the director’s chair for Cocktail 2, allegedly featuring Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles. Backed by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films and penned by Luv Ranjan, the film is eyeing a theatrical release in the latter half of 2026.
While the makers are keeping story details tightly under wraps, the project marks Kriti and Shahid’s second collaboration after their hit pairing in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024). The addition of Rashmika promises to bring a fresh energy to the narrative, sparking anticipation around how the trio’s chemistry will play out in this modern exploration of urban relationships.
What’s on the work front for Kriti Sanon?
Kriti Sanon’s upcoming films include Tere Ishk Mein with Dhanush under Aanand L Rai’s direction. Adding to the buzz, strong industry chatter points to her being part of Don 3 with Ranveer Singh, one of the most awaited titles in the action-thriller space. She was last seen in three films in 2024 – Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, Crew, and Do Patti.
