Rashmika Mandanna, who teams up with Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon for the first time in Cocktail 2, has wrapped the film’s Delhi schedule, sharing an Instagram story that captured the wrap-up party cake and festive celebrations. The sequel, directed by Homi Adajania and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, continues to build anticipation despite plot details being tightly under wraps.
Written by Luv Ranjan, Cocktail 2 is being positioned as a contemporary romantic drama, following in the footsteps of the original Cocktail (2012), which starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty. The first film won acclaim for its fresh take on friendship and love triangles, its memorable soundtrack, and Deepika Padukone’s breakout performance that cemented her place among Bollywood’s elite.
Rashmika’s presence adds fresh energy to the project, marking her first collaboration with Shahid Kapoor while reuniting Bollywood fans with Kriti Sanon. The Delhi schedule marks a key stage in the production, which has already filmed extensively in Europe, including locations in Sicily, Italy.
Currently riding the wave of her hit The Girlfriend, Rashmika will soon be seen in Mysaa, further adding to her busy 2025 lineup. Cocktail 2 is slated for a theatrical release in the latter half of 2026, and with its star-studded cast, stylish locales, and Homi Adajania’s signature direction, it promises to be one of Bollywood’s most anticipated romantic dramas of the year.