Have some scenes of Kriti Sanon in ‘Cocktail 2’ created a new controversy? Why did the debate on ‘objectification’ start again on social media? Do the questions raised about Jhanvi Kapoor in ‘Peddi’ now apply to ‘Cocktail 2’ also? Is Bollywood adopting double standards? As soon as the film was released, a new debate broke out on the internet.
Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna starrer ‘Cocktail 2’ has been released in theatres. The film has received mixed reactions from audiences and critics. Meanwhile, a separate debate has erupted on social media. People are raising questions about some glamorous and close-up scenes of Kriti Sanon in the film. Some people say that if objections were raised regarding some shots of Jhanvi Kapoor in ‘Peddi’, then similar approach should be adopted on some scenes of ‘Cocktail 2’. For this reason, with the release of the film, the debate regarding objectification and presentation has intensified on social media.
After ‘Cocktail 2’ new debate started on social media
After the release of ‘Cocktail 2’, the audience expressed their opinion about some scenes of Kriti Sanon on many social media platforms including X. Many users raised questions about some of the camera angles and shots used in the film. People are especially objecting to the close-up bikini shots of the actress. Some people felt that the way the character was presented in certain parts of the film could become a topic of discussion, while other viewers felt that it was a necessity for the story and character.
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People compared the scenes of ‘Cocktail 2’ with the ‘Peddi’ controversy
An internet user wrote, “The irony is that the same people who were raising questions about the presentation of women in ‘Peddi’ are now praising some shots of ‘Cocktail 2’. There should be a similar approach in both the cases.”
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One social media user opined, “There often seem to be different standards in Bollywood regarding the presentation of women. There should be a similar debate on the way any artiste is portrayed in a film.”
Reacting to the controversial scenes of ‘Cocktail 2’, an internet user wrote, “In my opinion, there should not have been some close-up shots of Kriti Sanon in ‘Cocktail 2’. If we had raised questions on Jhanvi Kapoor’s presentation in ‘Peddi’, then the same parameters should be adopted for ‘Cocktail 2’. The scene may demand glamorous shots, but some camera angles did not seem right to me.”
However, the audience’s opinion seems to be divided on this topic. While some people agree with these criticisms, many viewers believe that the film’s scenes should be seen in the context of the story and characters.
No statement came from the makers or star cast
At present, there is no official response to this social media debate from the team of ‘Cocktail 2’, Kriti Sanon or other actors associated with the film. Amidst the controversy, ‘Cocktail 2’, directed by Homi Adajania, has given a satisfactory performance at the box office on the first day and has collected a net of Rs 13.50 crore in India and a gross collection of Rs 20.20 crore worldwide.