Fans of the original 2012 hit Cocktail are buzzing as the sequel, titled Cocktail 2, moves into full prep mode. Bringing together Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, the film is set to start shooting in August 2025, aim to wrap by January 2026, and release in late 2026.

Directed once again by Homi Adajania and penned by Luv Ranjan, Cocktail 2 promises to recreate the charm of the original - complete with vibrant chemistry, heartfelt drama, and catchy music - while charting a fresh story. Production locations will include picturesque spots across India and Europe.

The casting of Rashmika Mandanna, especially after her blockbuster turns in Pan-India cinema, brings fresh energy and wider appeal to the project . Social media is already abuzz with excitement following celebrity stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania’s sneak-peek of the script on Instagram, officially confirming the shoot's timeline .

As nostalgia meets contemporary flair, Cocktail 2 aims to reignite the rom‑com magic for 2026 audiences.