Homi Adajania has been grabbing attention for his upcoming sequel, Cocktail 2. The film will star Rashmika Mandanna, Kriti Sanon in the lead roles. Shahid Kapoor is also reported to play the male lead role.
Well, recently the director himself shared a BTS pic confirming Rashmika and Kriti’s roles. And today, once again, the Tere Ishq Mein actress gave fans a glimpse of her preparation journey by sharing a behind-the-scenes (BTS) picture on her social media, captioned, “One step at a time.”
Director Homi Adajania recently took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Kriti Sanon from his much-anticipated film Cocktail 2. The filmmaker posted a black-and-white picture of the actress with the caption: “@kritisanon Laugh & love #cocktail2 #prep”. The photo, tagged with WORK IN PROGRESS, instantly caught the attention, sparking conversations and curiosity around Kriti’s look and her role in the sequel. The actress also reposted the photo on her Instagram stories with the caption “Getting there.. one step at a time.. #cocktail2″.
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Kriti Sanon On Playing Female Lead In Cocktail 2:
Recently, director Homi Adajania confirmed Kriti’s role by sharing a ‘work in progress’ photo of her. Kriti has now reacted to his Instagram story, sharing how excited she is for the new journey. Director Homi Adajania shared a photo of Kriti Sanon, confirming that she will play the female lead in Cocktail 2. Taking to his Instagram story, the film’s director shared a monochrome portrait of Kriti, hiding her face with a sticker that read, “Work In Progress.” He added, “@kritisanon #Thescicilianchapter #Cocktail2,” teasing an exciting new chapter in the beloved franchise. Fans were eagerly waiting for Kriti to react to his story, and she finally has! Re-sharing Homi Adajania’s story, she wrote, “This is gonna be a liberating journey…I can feel it..”
About Cocktail 2
Director Homi Adajania is set to return to the director’s chair for Cocktail 2, reportedly starrig Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna. The film is backed by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films and written by Luv Ranjan. While details about the plot are being kept under wraps, the makers are aiming for a theatrical release in the second half of 2026.
Earlier, celebrity stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania — Homi Adajania’s wife — added to the buzz by sharing a glimpse of the Cocktail 2 script on her Instagram story. Around the same time, Kriti was seen leaving the Maddock Films office in Mumbai, hinting that preparations are in full swing. This marks Kriti and Shahid’s second film together after their successful pairing in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya in 2024.
Rashmika Mandanna Begins Shoot For Cocktail 2?
Taking to her Instagram stories, Rashmika reshared Homi Adajania’s post. She is seen hiding her face with a caption reading, ‘Work in progress’. Recently, Celebrity stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania — Homi’s wife — added to the buzz by sharing a glimpse of the Cocktail 2 script on her Instagram Story. Around the same time, Kriti was seen leaving the Maddock Films office in Mumbai, hinting that preparations are in full swing.
Kriti Sanon’s work front:
Apart from this, Kriti Sanon will be seen in Anand L Rai’s Tere Ishk Mein with Dhanush. Adding to the anticipation, reports also suggest that Kriti is being considered for a pivotal role in Farhan Akhtar’s highly awaited Don 3. From headlining much anticipated film to joining iconic franchises, Kriti continues to prove her mettle as one of the most dynamic stars of her generation.
