The excitement surrounding one of the most awaited Bollywood releases of 2026 just got a lot bigger. Shahid Kapoor has given fans a wonderful behind-the-scenes look at ‘Cocktail 2’, and the photos are everything fans have come to expect from the trio of high energy, great chemistry and a palpable sense of fun. with that Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna Also featured in BTS moments, the message has set social media alight ahead of the film’s release on June 19, 2026. ‘Cocktail 2’ is directed by Homi Adjania, who also directed the beloved original ‘Cocktail’.
Shahid Kapoor’s BTS post
Taking to his Instagram stories, Shahid Kapoor shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos from the sets of ‘Cocktail 2’, captioning it with the impossible tease, “It was a party.”
The stills feature the trio of Shahid, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna in stylish and contemporary outfits, reflecting the romance and playful camaraderie that underscored the essence of the original film.
The post quickly grabbed attention, with many drawing comparisons to ‘Tumhi Ho Bandhu’, the iconic foot-tapping song from the original ‘Cocktail’, which became synonymous with friendship, fun and the film’s lighthearted, carefree energy.
Rashmika Mandanna joins Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon
One of the most exciting aspects of ‘Cocktail 2’ is the fresh mix of recent times. This is the first time Rashmika Mandanna will be sharing screen space with Kriti Sanon and Shahid Kapoor. Rashmika, who has become one of Bollywood’s biggest bank of stars after her all-India success, brings a new dynamic energy to the team.
‘Jab Talak’ song from ‘Cocktail 2’
The makers of ‘Cocktail 2’ have already released the first song of the film, ‘Jab Talak’, giving the audience a taste of the musical and emotional tone of the film.
About ‘Cocktail 2’
Once again directed by Homi Adjania, ‘Cocktail 2’ explores modern relationships amid emotional turmoil, recapturing the tropes of love, friendship and heartbreak that made the original such a cultural moment. The spiritual sequel will hit theaters on June 19, 2026. The original ‘Cocktail’ was written by Imtiaz Ali and directed by Homi Adjania. It starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty, the latter making her acting debut in the film. It was included among the Hindi films of 2012.
