📌 Key Points
- Rumours suggested Cocktail 2 would feature a lesbian love story between Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna.
- Producer Dinesh Vijan and director Homi Adajania officially debunked the speculation, clarifying the film’s plot.
- Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna playfully blamed co-star Shahid Kapoor for originating the widespread rumours.
- The film reportedly features two traditional love stories, with Kriti’s character possibly falling for Shahid’s.
Speculation surrounding Cocktail 2’s plot, particularly a lesbian love story, has been rife. However, the film’s makers, along with stars Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, have officially debunked these rumours, playfully pointing fingers at co-star Shahid Kapoor for their origin during a recent event.
Rumours Sparked by On-Set Banter
For quite some time, rumours have been swirling around Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor , Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna , with many people assuming that the film revolves around a lesbian love story. Now, the makers have clarified that the film does not revolve around such a plot.
Producer Dinesh Vijan categorically stated that Cocktail 2 is not a lesbian romance, while director Homi Adajania shed light on how the speculation began and eventually snowballed into a widespread rumour.
During the trailer launch, Rashmika was asked about speculation linking her and Kriti as a couple.
Makers Clarify Film’s Plot
Responding to the question, Kriti suggested that the rumours seemed to be originating from a single source and playfully looked at Shahid, saying, “I think the rumours are coming from one place only.” Rashmika was seen agreeing with Kriti.
To this, Shahid joked, “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? (Where are these rumours coming from?)”
Following this, director Homi Adajania explained, “This is where the rumour came from. We were all sitting on the set. They definitely get a little cuddly with each other because they are friends. And 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.”
Shahid, Kriti, Rashmika’s On-Screen Dynamics
Here, producer Dinesh Vijan clarified, “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.(There’s old love, new love, and then there’s this Luv (Ranjan). That’s it. There isn’t anyone else’s love story in this film).”
While Shahid and Rashmika’s characters seem to share a romantic bond, Kriti appears to play his friend who slowly begins to fall for him. Her growing feelings add a new layer of emotional conflict, turning the trio’s relationship into a tangled web of love, friendship and heartbreak.
Directed by Homi Adajania, the romantic comedy serves as a spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit Cocktail, which featured Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty. The first part became a cult favourite over the years, especially for its music, characters and modern relationship drama. However, some time back, Kriti clarified that the new film is not a direct sequel but a franchise film with a completely different story and characters. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on June 19.
Ultimately, the Cocktail 2 team has firmly clarified the film’s romantic narrative, dispelling all lesbian love story rumours. The playful banter between the cast members highlights the lighthearted origin of the speculation, setting the record straight for eager fans.
