The party mood around Cocktail 2 has started early, and Kriti Sanon is making sure the film stays at the centre of the social media conversation. The actress has now joined the Mashooqa trend, giving fans a glossy promotional moment as the film’s campaign gathers pace.
The track has become one of the film’s strongest digital hooks, and Kriti’s participation adds fresh momentum to a campaign built around music, glamour and modern romance. For a franchise remembered for its urban love story, fashion language and chart friendly soundtrack, the makers are leaning into pop culture energy.
Kriti Sanon Adds Star Power To The Mashooqa Trend
Kriti stepping into the Mashooqa trend comes at a key moment for Cocktail 2, with the trailer scheduled to be launched on June 2. Film releases on June 19th. The move gives the makers a compact but high visibility promotional window before the film arrives in theatres.
Earlier, the film’s first look campaign introduced the new lead trio and pushed the audience back into the world of Cocktail.
Director Homi Adajania had also marked the completion of the film with a celebratory social media post. Sharing a wrap update with the cast, he wrote, “Fun was had, Film wrap, and Love you fools.”
What Cocktail 2 Brings To The Table
Cocktail 2 is directed by Homi Adajania, who also directed the 2012 film Cocktail. The new film stars Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. Dinesh Vijan, Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg are associated with the film as producers, with Maddock Films and Luv Films attached to the project.
The film is positioned as a romantic comedy drama and a spiritual sequel to Cocktail, rather than a direct continuation of the earlier story. Its premise is built around contemporary relationships, friendship, heartbreak and emotional confusion, with the new cast leading a fresh chapter in the franchise’s world.
The original Cocktail, starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty, was released in 2012 and became a commercial success, with its music and styling playing a major role in its long afterlife.
Kriti Sanon’s Recent And Upcoming Work
Kriti Sanon has been in an active career phase across theatrical and streaming releases. In 2024, she starred opposite Shahid Kapoor in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya and was also seen with Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tabu in Crew. The same year, she headlined and produced the Netflix thriller Do Patti, in which she played a double role.
In 2025, Kriti appeared opposite Dhanush in Aanand L Rai’s romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein, which released theatrically on November 28, 2025. Her next confirmed theatrical release is Cocktail 2, arriving in cinemas on June 19, 2026, where she reunites with Shahid Kapoor and shares screen space with Rashmika Mandanna.
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