The phenomenal response to Cocktail 2 continues to pour in, with audiences and the film industry showering praise on Kriti Sanon for her performance as Ally.
While fans have applauded her striking screen presence and layered portrayal, the actress says the most rewarding compliment has been hearing that people no longer saw “Kriti Sanon” on screen-they only saw Ally.
“They Didn’t See Kriti Sanon, They Saw Ally”
Reflecting on the overwhelming appreciation she has received, Kriti revealed that compliments have been coming from every direction. She shared that even members of her Hyphen team, who know her personally, told her they couldn’t recognize the real Kriti in the film.
“They were like, ‘When we saw the film, we didn’t see Kriti Sanon. This was not Kriti.’ They’ve met me so many times, they know how I am as a person. So I think when someone says that this was not you at all, I think that kind of really, really feels special,” she said.
Emotional Messages From Her Heropanti Mentors
The actress also spoke about receiving heartfelt messages from her Heropanti director Sabir Khan and producer Sajid Nadiadwala, both of whom have witnessed her journey since her debut over 12 years ago.
Calling their appreciation emotional, Kriti shared, “They’ve seen me in Heropanti, so for them to see me after this journey of about 12 years now and playing a role like this… both of them sent me lovely messages and long ones. I know that when I did Heropanti, I was a baby who knew nothing and learnt everything on the job. The only thing that hasn’t changed is that I used to ask a lot of questions back then also and I am even now.”
Balancing Glamour and Performance
Speaking about the appreciation she has received for Ally, Kriti expressed her happiness at being praised equally for her performance and glamorous screen presence. “Fortunately, like you said, it’s a mix of both. I think that is what any actor kind of craves for. This is a very glamorous role but also has its layers, the spunk and her emotional moments, all of it packaged in one, so yeah, I got lucky,” she shared.
Ally Emerges as One of the Year’s Most Talked-About Characters
With Ally emerging as one of the most talked-about performances of the year, Kriti Sanon continues to win hearts for delivering a character that seamlessly blends glamour, vulnerability, emotional depth and effortless charm. Her performance has further reaffirmed her versatility and remarkable range as one of Indian cinema’s leading actresses.