*Cocktail 2* director Homi Adajania shared insider snaps from the Virosh reception featuring Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna. The post, captioned “Only love and happiness,” quickly became a fan favorite crossover moment.
Cocktail 2 is set to feature Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon as a couple, with Shahid Kapoor complicating the equation. The exclusive casting update signals a fresh relationship dynamic in the Cocktail 2 love triangle.
Rashmika Mandanna is not part of Amit Sharma’s next romcom even as talks with Shahid Kapoor continue. Here’s what’s been confirmed about the casting and the reason behind her exit.
Shahid Kapoor Rashmika Mandanna film update: the duo is reuniting for Amit Sharma’s next, a rom com built around a marriage in crisis and a sci fi experiment gone wrong.
Director Homi Adajania has officially wrapped the shoot of his upcoming film Cocktail 2. On January 30, 2026, the filmmaker took to social media to share the update, marking the end of filming with a celebratory post featuring the cast and crew.
Cocktail 2, featuring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, is nearly complete. The makers are focusing on the music as the film gears up for a September release, ensuring a six-month gap after Shahid’s O’ Romeo.
Bollywood sequels are set for a strong comeback in 2026 after disappointing 2025. Films like Border 2, Dhurandhar 2, Cocktail 2, Dhamaal 4, Pati Patni Aur Woh 2, and Drishyam 3 promise to revive franchise fortunes. Trade experts believe these sequels have stronger content and better planning than 2025 releases.
Cocktail 2 is eyeing third quarter 2026 release between August and October. The Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna starrer is being directed by Homi Adajania. Shooting is in full swing across multiple locations. Kriti Sanon revealed the film features amazing music and explores modern relationships.
Kriti Sanon has officially wrapped filming on Cocktail 2 alongside Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna. The actress reveals she specifically chose this light hearted romantic comedy after her emotionally demanding role in Tere Ishk Mein. The film is directed by Homi Adajania and reunites Kriti with Shahid after their 2024 release.
Kriti Sanon has shared exciting details about her upcoming film Cocktail 2, which also stars Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna. The actress revealed that the urban rom com came at the perfect time after her emotionally draining role in Tere Ishk Mein, and she is loving every moment of the shoot.
Shahid Kapoor is undergoing a major physical transformation for Cocktail 2. Director Homi Adajania shared a behind the scenes photo of the actor lifting heavy dumbbells during an intense training session.
The Delhi shooting schedule for Cocktail 2 starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna has been postponed. Poor air quality and security concerns following the Red Fort blast led to the delay. The makers plan to reschedule for December.
