Cocktail 2 CONFIRMED: When Will Shahid Kapoor-Kriti Sanon's Sequel Go On Floors? WHO Is The 2nd Female Lead?

Cocktail 2 Shooting Updates: Get ready for another highly-anticipated Bollywood remake film - Cocktail 2. Sequels or spiritual sequels have witnessed a massive momentum in the Hindi film industry over the last few years. However, this doesn't necessarily mean to always continue the same storyline or characters. With Bolly filmmakers choosing to revisit their previous hits and turning them into a franchise, while offering a fresh narrative, hugely banking on the nostalgic chord.

Coming back to Cocktail sequel... after a whirlwind of speculations, Cocktail 2, a sequel to Maddock Films' 2012 much-loved rom-com 'Cocktail', has been officially confirmed. From the lead cast to shooting updates, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Bolly sequel. Read on...

Cocktail 2 Lead Cast: Who Are Replacing Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone & Diana Penty?

Directed by Homi Adajania, written by Imtiaz Ali, and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Saif Ali Khan, Cocktail was one of the highest-grossing films of 2012. Starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty in the lead, the movie came as a breath of fresh air and gained huge popularity among the youth.

From the chartbuster songs to the onscreen chemistry between the three leads, Cocktail redefined the meaning of love and friendship. After more than a decade, Cocktail is finally getting a sequel.

While fans eagerly wait for an official announcement from the makers, speculations are rife, 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya' co-stars Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon are set to reunite for the sequel. Adding more to the excitement, Rashmika Mandanna is rumoured to be joining them for Cocktail 2.

The fresh and good-looking cast update has been sending shockwaves of excitement among the audience, and we can't blame the netizens, right?

Cocktail 2 Officially Confirmed: When Will The Sequel Go On Floors?

After months of speculations, Homi Adajania's wife and stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania jas officially confirmed Cocktail 2. Taking to her Instagram handle, Anaita shared a picture of Cocktail 2 script and announced that the preparation has officially begun.

According to an India Today report, Kriti Sanon is likely to start shooting for Cocktail 2 in August this year.

As per Pinkvilla, Cocktail 2 will reportedly be directed by Homi Adajania with Luv Ranjan as the writer. Backed by Maddock Films, the makers are aiming to release the film in the second half of 2026. As per the same portal, the film is likely to go on floors next month and will be shot in India along with some exotic locations in Europe.