*Cocktail 2* has dropped its first look posters featuring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, with a teaser plan that is going strictly theatrical. The teaser will reportedly play exclusively in cinemas with *Dhurandhar 2*.
Sriram Raghavan has distanced himself from the Ikkis end disclaimer on Pakistan, saying he was personally not happy with it. The director suggested the addition was not his call as debate around the film continues.
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.
Vedang Raina and Rajesh Khanna’s granddaughter Naomika Saran have begun shooting for their untitled Maddock Film romantic comedy. The fresh pairing is now officially on floors with Jagdeep Sidhu directing.
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.
Aneet Padda is set to start shooting for Shakti Shalini in March, as the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe gears up for its next chapter. Buzz also surrounds whether Vishal Jethwa has been cast opposite her.
Ikkis is a deeply emotional war drama that goes beyond battlefield spectacle to explore the human cost of courage and sacrifice. Anchored by a moving performance from Dharmendra and supported by Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat, the film blends pride, memory, and restraint into a powerful cinematic experience that lingers long after the credits roll.
Ikkis received U/A 13+ certificate after CBFC deleted a 15 second dialogue on India Pakistan relations and a tank name. The board also asked for modifications to opening disclaimer, end credits, and acknowledgments. The Agastya Nanda starrer is 147 minutes 15 seconds long and releases on January 1, 2026.
Maddock Films is beginning 2026 with Ikkis, a patriotic film honoring Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee. Directed by Sriram Raghavan and starring Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra, and Jaideep Ahlawat, the film releases on January 1, 2026.
Maddock Films has partnered with IGP to create a special limited edition planter for Ikkis containing soil from Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal’s memorial. Director Sriram Raghavan and lead actor Agastya Nanda shared emotional messages about this meaningful tribute to the war hero. The film releases on January 1, 2026.
Lakshya has been signed to star opposite Aneet Padda in Maddock Films’ upcoming project Shakti Shalini. The shooting for this exciting film is scheduled to commence in late January, marking another interesting collaboration for the production house known for its unique storytelling.
The makers of Ikkis pay a touching tribute to late veteran actor Dharmendra on his 90th birth anniversary today. Maddock Films shared an emotional video featuring the legendary star’s final moments on set, celebrating his simplicity, spirit, and enduring legacy that continues to inspire the film industry.
