Shahid-Kriti's 'Cocktail 2' likely to release in September
What's the story
The much-anticipated film Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, is nearing completion. The makers are now focusing on the music as they prepare for a September 2026 release. This strategic timing ensures a six-month gap between Kapoor's two films: Cocktail 2 and Vishal Bhardwaj's O' Romeo, which releases in February.
Release strategy
'Cocktail 2' release date carefully planned
Director Homi Adajania has chosen the release window strategically. A source told Mid-Day, "The gap was very consciously planned. O' Romeo and Cocktail 2 are very different films, and no one wanted them stepping on each other's toes." "Six months gives Shahid the space to arrive with a new energy and image. From a trade point of view, it makes sense."
Final touches
'Cocktail 2' nearing completion, focusing on music
The Kapoor-Sanon-Mandanna starrer is in its final stages of production. An insider revealed to Mid-Day that the edit is mostly done and the team is now concentrating on perfecting the soundtrack. "The film is more or less ready in terms of its narrative cut," said an insider. "Right now, the maximum attention is on the songs: their sound mix, final arrangements, and how they flow within the film."