Film carries rooted and relevant message: Kriti Sanon on 'Cocktail 2'
New Delhi, June 18
Actor Kriti Sanon shared the message behind her upcoming film 'Cocktail 2' at the press conference in Delhi today. The movie will hit theatres on Friday.
Kriti Sanon revealed that the film carries a "relevant and rooted message" which will revolve around relationships and commitment.
When asked by ANI about the film's underlying message, Kriti Sanon said, "There is a message in this film. It is a very relevant message. Nowadays, the type of relationships, situationship and questions related to commitment are going on, there is a very relevant and rooted message at the end of the movie."
The movie is directed by Homi Adajania and is written by Tarun Jain and Luv Ranjan. The music of the film is composed by Pritam. Kriti shares the screen space with Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna in the film.
The almost three-minute trailer of the film features a tale of chaos, confusion and heartbreak between three friends, Kunal (Shahid Kapoor), Diya (Rashmika Mandanna) and Ally (Kriti Sanon). In the trailer, the lead cast were seen travelling, where the trio explore their friendship and different aspects of their relationship, including a possibility of a threesome.
In some sequences of the trailer, Kriti Sanon was seen flirting with Shahid Kapoor while the actor appears to be in a relationship with Rashmika Mandanna. The situation takes a downturn when the lady duo starts fighting over Shahid Kapoor.
Cocktail 2 (2026) is a standalone spiritual sequel. It is not a direct sequel to the 2012 original Cocktail, which featured Saif Ali Khan, Diana Penty and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles.
The movie is slated to release in theatres on June 19.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally a film that talks about "situationships" instead of pretending commitment is easy! Kalki bhaiya, you're so talented, and Kriti, Shahid, Rashmika - what a cast! Can't wait to see how they handle the weirdness of modern love. Plus, Homi Adajania directing? He made *Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain* which was so underrated. I'm cautiously optimistic! 🎬
"Rooted message" in a film about a threesome? Sorry, but I've stopped believing this PR talk. The original *Cocktail* was fun because it was honest about its chaos - no fake moral messages. This feels like they're trying to have their naach-gaana and eat it too. Just give us good entertainment, not lectures. 🤷♂️
As someone who's watched both Hollywood and Bollywood, I think the concept of "situationships" is real and worth exploring. But can Bollywood do it without making it sleazy? The trailer shows two women fighting over a man - that's so outdated. Hope the actual film subverts that. Waiting for reviews before deciding.
Honestly, I'm just happy to see Kriti and Shahid together again after *Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya*! And Rashmika is killing it lately. But the threesome angle... yaar, we need more original stories, not recycled *Cocktail* formula. Still, will watch for the music - Pritam never disappoints! 🎵
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