Kamal Ghorui
Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna have sparked fresh buzz around ‘Cocktail 2’ after the makers unveiled the first look of the song Jab Talak. The new poster shows the trio in stylish modern outfits and hints at a mix of romance and friendship. The visuals quickly drew comparisons to ‘Tumhi Ho Bandhu’ from the 2012 film ‘Cocktail’, a track still remembered for its carefree energy and strong trio dynamic.Reports and social media posts around the film have added to the conversation. The latest updates follow posts shared by the cast and a separate viral item first carried by a news portal, later reposted by Bipasha Basu on Instagram. The original ‘Cocktail’ starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty.
‘Cocktail 2’ song ‘Jab Talak’ creates buzz
Rashmika Mandanna and others shared the Jab Talak poster online and confirmed that the song’s first look is now out. Shahid, Kriti, and Rashmika appear to lean into the same youthful bond that made ‘Tumhi Ho Bandhu’ such a big part of ‘Cocktail’. Fans were quick to connect the two, noting a shared sense of fun, friendship, and romantic tension.Reddit reactions to the poster were sharply divided. While some users praised Kriti Sanon’s look and screen presence, with comments such as, “Man, Kriti looks damn stunning,” and, “Tall girls have a charm to them. I can’t imagine anyone else pulling off these outfits,” others compared her styling to her earlier work and wrote, “She looked better on Crew movie song,” and, “She would have killed it on screen with Hrithik, both would have looked proper Greek god and goddess.”Rashmika Mandanna’s presence in the film also triggered mixed responses on the platform. Some users criticized the casting and wrote, “I think Rashmika is too overrated,” and, “Why is Rashmika even there in this movie ??” A few comments were harsher about the promo’s tone, with remarks like, “Looks like soft corn movie,” and, “Like.. why? Why do you want to ruin it?”Several Reddit users also felt the sequel was following a familiar formula too closely. One comment read, “Looks similar pattern. The hot baddie, the carefree guy, and the girl next door. Bollywood is seriously running out of scripts and originality. And probably bad choices with the casting too.”According to Network 18, another ‘Cocktail 2’ discussion picked up speed online after Bipasha Basu reposted a viral update linked to Shahid. The post referred to a Reddit discussion that claimed Shahid Kapoor was reportedly “upset” about the screen time split in the film. It also claimed Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna have more prominent parts in the sequel. Soon after Bipasha’s repost, screenshots spread online and became a Reddit talking point. Some users, however, backed Bipasha and said the repost could have been accidental.
‘Cocktail 2’ release date and cast details
Shahid and Bipasha had earlier worked together in the 2005 Hindi drama ‘Shikhar’, directed by John Matthew Matthan and also starring Ajay Devgn and Amrita Rao.Directed by Homi Adajania, produced by Maddock Films, and written by Luv Ranjan, ‘Cocktail 2’ has been shot in Sicily, Delhi, Chhatarpur, Gurugram, and South Delhi. The film is set to release in theaters on June 19.
