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Kriti Sanon Praises Rashmika, Says Cocktail 2 Is a Franchise Not a Sequel

Her remarks set expectations for a fresh story before the June 19 theatrical release.

Overview

  • At the Femina Beauty Awards in Mumbai, Kriti Sanon discussed Cocktail 2 during red-carpet interviews.
  • She praised co-star Rashmika Mandanna as genuine and warm and said she felt no insecurity from her.
  • Sanon said the film is a franchise entry with new characters and a different vibe, not a direct sequel to the 2012 original.
  • The romantic comedy stars Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna and Shahid Kapoor, is directed by Homi Adajania, and is slated for a June 19, 2026 theatrical release from Maddock Films.
  • Fan talk about a possible love triangle remains unconfirmed, with Adajania joking about the rumors on Instagram.