Cocktail 2 wrap announced: Homi Adajania shares celebratory post with Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna

Cocktail 2 is the future directorial effort of filmmaker Homi Adajania, and principal photography has officially wrapped. On Saturday, the filmmaker announced the conclusion of the film that had industry eyes on it since it began in late 2025 via his Instagram page.

How did Homi Adajania celebrate Cocktail 2 wrap-up?

A jubilant snapshot alongside the news featured Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, the film's main cast members. While admitting his inherent prejudice, Adajania captioned the post, "This one feels a tad special" due to the unique aspects of its creation. In a humorous nod to the "absurdity" of his directing approach while filming Cocktail 2, he thanked the entire team for their hard work. 

Cocktail was a smashing success in 2012 and featured Diana Penty, Deepika Padukone, and Saif Ali Khan. The first film dealt with a complicated love triangle in London, while the second film presents a new set of characters. Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024) was Kapoor and Sanon's last film together, and this film represents their reunion. Mandanna will be sharing the screen with both actors for the first time in this production as well.

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Where did Cocktail 2 filming take place?

Production took place in several different cities throughout the world, including Italy, as part of a larger schedule in Europe. Updates from behind the scenes during filming hinted at a cooperative atmosphere, and Mandanna even shared some humorous photos of herself trying her hand at cinematography on set not long ago.

Maddock Films, headed by Dinesh Vijan, is producing the film. Notably, romantic comedy mastermind Luv Ranjan wrote the screenplay for this instalment. While we don't yet know the exact plot, we can infer from Ranjan's involvement that the story will center around modern relationships, continuing the ideas from the previous film.

When is Cocktail 2 expected to hit theatres?

Cocktail 2 is reportedly set to be released in the third quarter of 2026, with September being the most probable timeframe, according to trade rumours. O' Romeo, Kapoor's other big 2026 movie, is set to premiere in theatres in February, so this date is supposedly meant to give a six-month gap after that. 

Now that filming has wrapped, the next step is post-production. Insiders reveal that the upcoming months will focus on the score, a crucial aspect of the 2012 original film. Many anticipate that the film will become a blockbuster in theatres in 2026.

Cocktail 2 FAQs:

Q: Is Cocktail 2 a direct sequel to the 2012 film Cocktail?

A: No, Cocktail 2 is a spiritual sequel rather than a direct continuation of the first film Cocktail's story. While Homi Adajania returns to direct, the film features a brand-new cast and a fresh storyline. However, it is expected to carry the same "vibe," exploring modern relationships and urban friendship, much like the original starring Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan.

Q: When is the Cocktail 2 release date?

A: The makers are currently eyeing a theatrical release in September 2026 for Cocktail 2. This strategic window was reportedly chosen to ensure a comfortable six-month gap between this film and Shahid Kapoor’s other major 2026 release, O' Romeo, which is scheduled for February.

Q: Who is in the cast of Cocktail 2?

A: Cocktail 2 features a new lead trio: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna. This marks a reunion for Shahid and Kriti after their 2024 hit Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya.

Q: Who wrote the script for Cocktail 2?

A: The screenplay for Cocktail 2 has been written by Luv Ranjan, known for his expertise in the romantic-comedy and relationship genre (Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar). He replaces Imtiaz Ali, who had penned the story for the 2012 original film Cocktail.