Cocktail 2 officially hit theatres on June 19, 2026, drawing mixed reviews from critics and audiences. Directed by Homi Adajania (who also helmed the 2012 hit, Cocktail), the film stars Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles. Cocktail 2 is a more modern take on the OG movie, featuring an urban relationship dynamic between the three actors. The film’s reception among the general public and critics has been mixed due to comparisons with Deepika Padukone, Saif Ali Khan, and Diana Penty’s Cocktail.
Be it a shift in audience taste or loyalty to the OG movie, Cocktail 2 has faced intense scrutiny over its plot and the reworking of the beloved song Tumhi Ho Bandhu into Bandhu 2.0. Recently, Kriti addressed the issue and clarified her movie’s intent.
Kriti Sanon hit back at the criticism of Cocktail 2 due to comparisons with Cocktail
Recently, at The Femina Beauty Awards, Kriti Sanon spoke about the reception of Cocktail 2 after the massive success of Deepika’s Cocktail. She admitted that, because the two films had similar titles and concepts, a comparison between them was inevitable. However, the Do Patti fame also noted that the criticism of the second instalment was unnecessary, as it’s “not a sequel” and is just part of the same love-triangle franchise. According to Kriti, just the vibe of the two movies is the same, and the characters are completely different. She stated,
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