The reported salaries reflect how much Bollywood’s pay scale has evolved since the release of the original Cocktail in 2012. Back then, Saif Ali Khan reportedly earned ₹7 crore, while Deepika Padukone received ₹4 crore. Diana Penty, who made her debut with the film, was reportedly paid around ₹50 lakh.
Directed by Homi Adajania and backed by producers Dinesh Vijan and Luv Ranjan, Cocktail 2 is mounted on an estimated budget of ₹80 crore. The film also reunites Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon after their successful collaboration in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, while Rashmika continues her association with Maddock Films following projects such as Chhaava.