Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon And Rashmika Mandanna To Begin ‘Cocktail 2’ In August

Bollywood is spicing up this tangy new cocktail of love, drama and confusion as Cocktail 2 officially goes on floors this August. In a hugely welcome move, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna have been signed on to star in the sequel to the 2012 cult rom-com Cocktail which had Deepika Padukone, Saif Ali Khan and Diana Penty.

Shahid, Kriti, and Rashmika Team Up for a Fresh Love Triangle

Directed by yet another newcomer under the Maddock Films umbrella, Cocktail 2 is reported to be set in the same emotional, urban-tinged world as the original but all-new plot line. Shahid Kapoor’s going to get to flex his emotional chops as a deeply conflicted romantic lead and Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna should add the charm and the cabal to this love triangle for modern times.

Sequel to 2012 Hit ‘Cocktail’ Slated for Late 2026 Release

Pre-production has already begun, with insiders reporting that the creative team is looking at exotic foreign locations in addition to metro city backdrops to reflect the film’s sleek, cosmopolitan vibe. With a late 2026 theatrical release target, there’s plenty of time to create a high-gloss production with a near-legendary potential soundtrack, much like the first film became well-known for.

As excitement continues to grow, Cocktail 2 looks to be the star-studded, heartwarming film that could very well change the face of contemporary romance for a whole new generation.