Cocktail 2, a sequel to the 2012 hit Cocktail featuring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty, has been generating buzz for its cast and storyline. The sequel is reportedly to be headlined by Rashmika Mandanna, Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. Amid this, director Homi Adajania dropped hints by sharing a post featuring Rashmika with a cryptic caption. It looks like she has begun shooting for Cocktail 2. The latest post has sparked curiosity among fans.
Rashmika Mandanna Starts Filming For Cocktail 2?
Rashmika reshared Homi Adajania’s post on her Instagram story. She is seen hiding her face behind her hands, seemingly making a gesture of 2 with her fingers, with the caption, ‘Work in progress.’ Sharing the post, the actress wrote, “The best picture taken till date, tagged Homi Adajania.”
Homi Adajania also shared a post, which further sparked speculations that Cocktail 2 is in the works. The post features two women and one man facing a scenic view. What caught the attention was the caption, stating C2.
Homi Adjania has teamed up with producer Dinesh Vijan and Luv Ranjan to bring back the Cocktail movie with a new cast and plot.
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Recently, celebrity stylist and Homi’s wife Anaita Shroff Adajania gave fans a sneak peek of Cocktail 2’s script on her Instagram Story. The post quickly went viral, confirming the development of the movie.
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More About Cocktail 2: The makers are reportedly aiming for a theatrical release in the second half of 2026. Cocktail 2 will mark the reunion of Kriti and Shahid after their collaboration in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya in 2024. Rashmika will add her charm as the third lead in this much-awaited sequel. The original Cocktail, which was released in 2012, was a modern take on a love triangle featuring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty. With its storyline of friendship and romance, its music and performances cemented a place in the Indian cinema. Due to high demand, the movie was re-released in theatres on May 30, 2025. If you want to revisit the story of Cocktail, you can stream it on ZEE5 and it is also available with a subscription on Amazon Prime Video.