Fans are beaming with excitement as the much-awaited sequel to the 2012 hit Cocktail is finally in the works. Get ready to dive into a tale of love, friendship, chaos and heartbreak as Homi Adajania returns
to the director’s chair. This time, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna are headlining Cocktail 2.
Bankrolled by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, the shoot has already begun and in no time, clips and images from their Italy schedule have taken over social media. The latest buzz suggests that a grand song sequence will soon be filmed on the scenic beaches of Sicily, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon.
Cocktail 2: Rashmika Mandana’s Look Revealed
While filming is currently underway in full swing, a BTS video of the trio prepping for a scene has leaked online, giving fans their first glimpse of Rashmika Mandanna’s look. The clip has already sparked a frenzy across social media.
The Reddit thread sharing the video was captioned, “Kriti Rashmika and Shahid Spotted Shooting in Italy”.
Kriti Rashmika and Shahid Spotted Shooting in Italy
byu/bollyfanboi inBollyBlindsNGossip
Another post on X (formerly Twitter) also features behind-the-scenes pictures of the trio. The caption reads, “Finally, Rashmika Mandanna’s look unveiled from Cocktail 2. I would say that she’s looking different because of the haircut in this movie…I am so excited to see more leaks.”
Finally #RashmikaMandanna 's look unveiled from #Cocktail2 😍💫
I would say that she's looking different bcz of the haircut in this movie…i am so excited to see more leaks hehehe 😋♥️#KritiSanon #ShahidKapoor pic.twitter.com/ahe5bolToU— ʀᴀꜱʜᴍɪᴋᴀ ꜰᴀɴ ᴜᴍᴀɪᴅ💕 (@rashmikasreign) September 17, 2025
Cocktail 2: Shahid Kapoor And Kriti Sanon Filming A Song in Italy
Another viral BTS clip shows Shahid and Kriti filming a key sequence in Sicily. Shahid was spotted in a red-and-white floral printed shirt paired with shorts, while Kriti stunned in a bikini top layered with a colourful shirt and a tasselled skirt.
#ShahidKapoor and #KritiSanon shooting for #Cocktail2 in Italy! ❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/GkEDOwCxAf
— CINEINFINITY (@cine_infinity) September 17, 2025
The duo, who previously starred together in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, are reuniting for this rom-com, much to the delight of fans.
Cocktail 2: Shooting Schedule and Release Date
According to a report by NewsBytes, the ongoing month-long Sicily schedule is focused on key sequences set against the Mediterranean beaches. The much-anticipated song featuring Shahid and Kriti is expected to be shot in late September 2025.
Once the team wraps up its Italy leg, filming will continue in Mumbai, with the movie eyeing a 2026 release.
The Cocktail Legacy
The 2012 film Cocktail, starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and debutant Diana Penty, became an instant blockbuster with its chart-topping music, refreshing storyline, emotional core and the crackling chemistry of its leads. Now, Cocktail 2 seeks to carry that legacy forward, infusing the same vibe while adding fresh energy with new faces and international backdrops.
