'Cocktail 2' song 'Tujhko': Arijit Singh delivers magical love ballad
What's the story
The latest song from Cocktail 2, titled Tujhko, was released on Monday. The romantic track features the lead actors Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna. Sung by Arijit Singh and Sunidhi Chauhan, the song highlights their chemistry with warm visuals and tender moments. Directed by Homi Adajania, Cocktail 2 is set to release on June 19.
On-screen pairing
Mandanna brings softness; Kapoor adds intensity
Mandanna brings softness and her usual charm to the song, and the video captures the leads' intimate journey as college sweethearts. Singh and Chauhan's vocals suit the actors perfectly, and Pritam's warm, soft melody grows on you. The video ends on an exciting note: the makers reveal that the trailer will be released on May 29.
Song composition
'Tujhko' is romantic without trying too hard: Kapoor
Tujhko has been written by Pritam's frequent collaborator, Amitabh Bhattacharya. Speaking about the song, Kapoor said, "Tujhko has a certain stillness to it...the kind that sneaks up on you. It's romantic without trying too hard, and that's what I connected with most. There's an ease and intimacy to the song that feels very real." Mandanna added, "For me, Tujhko feels like a warm hug."
Film background
More about 'Cocktail 2'
Cocktail 2 is a spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit Cocktail, which starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty. The film also stars Kriti Sanon in a pivotal role. Earlier, the song Mashooqa from Cocktail 2 had landed in controversy for allegedly resembling the Italian song Se So Arrubate A Nonna by Bibi & Coco. However, singer Raghav Chaitanya and Pritam denied the allegations of plagiarism.