Cocktail 2 Trailer Release: Are Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna Playing Lesbians In The Film? TRUTH Revealed

Shahid Kapoor and the Cocktail 2 team have dismissed rumours that Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna play a lesbian couple in the film. At the trailer launch, the actors, director Homi Adajania, producer Dinesh Vijan and Luv Ranjan clarified that the story focuses on a complex love triangle, not a same-sex romance.

The film features Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna as three close friends whose lives tangle in a messy, modern love story. Plot details remain guarded to maintain curiosity, but speculation grew online that Kriti and Rashmika’s characters are in a relationship, with Shahid’s character entering as a third person in their romance.

Cocktail 2 rumours and how the lesbian storyline chatter started

Explaining how the gossip began, Homi Adajania said the team was casually discussing ideas on set. Kriti and Rashmika often appeared affectionate as friends, which led to a playful “what if” chat. Homi recalled, “We just hypothetically thought, 'What if the story was about them and Shahid was the third wheel?' And I said I wouldn't mind making a movie like that.”

During the launch event, a question about the relationship between Kriti and Rashmika’s characters prompted some teasing. Kriti glanced at Shahid and joked, “I think the rumours are coming from one place only.” Shahid reacted in mock shock and asked why he would push such a plot, saying, “I didn't say anything, guys. Why would I want it that way? I have nothing to do with that? Kaha se aa rahe hain rumours?”

Cocktail 2 love triangle, 'purana love' and 'naya love'

Dinesh Vijan underlined that the film shows two different romantic tracks instead of the speculated storyline. Describing the narrative, Dinesh said, “So guys, we were supposed to clear this up, so in the trailer there are two love stories. Purana love aur naya love and ye Luv (Ranjan). Aur kuchh nahi hai kisi ka love nahi hai is picture mein.”

At the same event, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna spoke about how their off-screen bond formed. The actors shared that friendship grew while exercising together at a studio, and described their dynamic as “easy and effortless”. Their comfort on and off set was visible at the launch, where both often praised each other and laughed about the speculation.

Cocktail 2 cast reactions to chemistry and society’s perception

Shahid Kapoor lightened the mood by linking their rapport to public assumptions. Shahid joked, “Do you think that is the reason people think it's a lesbian love story, because of your natural chemistry?” Responding firmly, Kriti called that view “sad” and pointed to a double standard in how friendships are seen.

Kriti said that society accepts close male friendships more easily than female ones. She remarked, “Jab do ladke hote hain to 'bromance' ho jata hai. Ladkiyan hoti hain do toh somehow people don't want to believe they can be friends. Ya toh in mein rivalry ya phir kuchh aur chal raha hoga,” highlighting how simple camaraderie between women is often misread.

Cocktail 2 continues the franchise name but presents a new-age love triangle with Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna at its centre. With rumours addressed and the team stressing the focus on “purana love” and “naya love”, audiences will see the actual relationships unfold when Cocktail 2 releases in cinemas on June 19.