Kriti Sanon has been on an absolute roll — National Award, blockbuster films, and now one of the most anticipated Bollywood releases of 2026. But if you thought you’d seen every side of her on screen, she’s here to tell you that Cocktail 2 is about to change that entirely. And when Kriti Sanon says it’s the hottest character she’s ever played, you pay attention.

Cocktail 2: Overview

Detail	Info
Film Title	Cocktail 2
Director	Homi Adajania
Lead Cast	Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna
Release Date	June 19, 2026
Genre	Romantic Drama
Original Film	Cocktail (2012)
First Look Revealed	March 13, 2026
Production	Dinesh Vijan / Maddock Films

Kriti Sanon’s Bold Promise About Her Cocktail 2 Role

This is the kind of statement that makes a film’s pre-release buzz skyrocket. Speaking about the project, Kriti shared that she looks very different from anything she has ever done before, and described her Cocktail 2 character as probably the hottest role she has played so far in her career. She also praised director Homi Adajania for his great aesthetic visual sense, saying he has brought out a cool side of her that she didn’t even know she had. Anime News Network

That’s high praise for a director — and it says a lot about how different this role is going to feel from her previous work. Fans who loved her in Kriti and Do Patti are going to be in for a very different kind of surprise.

The Release Date and First Look

On March 13, Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon officially announced that Cocktail 2 will hit theatres on June 19, 2026, sharing a glimpse from the film along with the announcement. Anime News Network

The first look itself got people talking — the vibe is unmistakably cool and stylish, which fits perfectly with what Homi Adajania has always brought to his films. His eye for aesthetics — evident in films like Finding Fanny — seems to have finally found the perfect big-budget canvas.

Why Cocktail 2 Is One of 2026’s Most Anticipated Films

The original Cocktail (2012) was a beloved romantic triangle that made Deepika Padukone a superstar and gave audiences one of Bollywood’s most iconic performances. A sequel with Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna — three of Bollywood’s biggest current names — directed by Homi Adajania has the ingredients to be genuinely special.

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Learn more about Kriti Sanon’s career and filmography on Wikipedia.

FAQs

Q1. When is Cocktail 2 releasing in theatres?

Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna and directed by Homi Adajania, is officially set to release on June 19, 2026.

Q2. Is Cocktail 2 a sequel to the original 2012 film?

Yes, Cocktail 2 is the follow-up to the 2012 romantic drama Cocktail, though it features an entirely new cast and story, with Homi Adajania returning to helm the project.