Cocktail 2: All you need to know about Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna's Sicilian schedule

Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna begin shooting Homi Adajania’s Cocktail 2 in Sicily, featuring a major song sequence, with filming to continue in Mumbai ahead of a 2026 release.

Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon on the sets of Cocktail 2

Official production on the sequel to Homi Adajania's hit Cocktail (2012) has begun. Cocktail 2 starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, began shooting earlier this week. Filming has shifted to Italy, and fans get their first look at the project thanks to photos of Kapoor and Sanon strolling around the city.

Filming in Sicily with a musical highlight

As per a report in Mid Day, filming has begun in Sicily for the team. The makers plan to film a spectacular musical number at several of the region's most famous landmarks. Fans are hoping the new song will be as good as the original's smash hit Tumhi Ho Bandhu thanks to this decision.

According to the source close to the production, "The idea is to not only create a visually stunning number with Shahid and Kriti but also match the freshness of the original Cocktail. The song is likely to be shot in the last week of September."

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Key scenes on Sicilian beaches

The Sicily schedule is around one month long. Adajania has prepared important scenes set on the beaches of the Mediterranean island in addition to the song. A source also revealed that they have set several crucial scenes on the beaches of Sicily. The inviting atmosphere of the location is something the filmmaker hopes to shoot because he thinks it will provide a lovely tone for the scenes.

The first significant portion of Cocktail 2 production is already underway in Italy. It is anticipated that the unit will return to Mumbai next month once this schedule concludes. To maintain momentum towards the anticipated 2026 release, the second schedule will take off following Diwali.

Star cast and international backdrop fuel buzz

The sequel's international setting and star-studded ensemble, which includes Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon headlining, alongside Rashmika Mandanna, are generating buzz. Music and urban storytelling in the 2012 original film helped propel its sequel to critical and commercial success.

The 2012 romantic comedy Cocktail starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and then-debutante Diana Penty was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its fresh perspective on romantic relationships. The attractive depiction of young people in urban areas and the hit songs Tumhi Ho Bandhu and Daaru Desi contributed greatly to the film's success. Expectations for the sequel are already high due to the film's enduring cultural effect.

FAQs:

Q: Who are the lead actors in Cocktail 2?

A: Cocktail 2 stars Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles.

Q: Where is Cocktail 2 being shot?

A: The film is currently being shot in Sicily, Italy, with major sequences planned across the region’s iconic locations and beaches.

Q: When will Cocktail 2 release?

A: Cocktail 2 is scheduled for release in 2026.

Q: Who directed Cocktail 2?

A: The sequel is directed by Homi Adajania, who also helmed the original Cocktail (2012).

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