📌 Key Points
- Kriti Sanon has enjoyed a successful film run since 2024, including ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’, ‘Crew’, and ‘Cocktail 2’.
- She admits to being “very competitive” and motivated by others’ success, despite her calm demeanor.
- The validation from ‘Mimi’ (2021) and her National Award gave her security to explore more diverse roles.
- Sanon anticipated ‘Cocktail 2’ comparisons to the original but stressed her character’s distinctiveness from Veronica.
Kriti Sanon, riding a wave of recent successes, opens up about the reception of her latest film, ‘Cocktail 2’. She addresses the inevitable comparisons to the original ‘Cocktail’ and clarifies the unique identity of her character, while also reflecting on her career journey and competitive spirit.
Kriti’s Unstoppable Career Run
It began in 2024 and has continued well into 2026 — Kriti Sanon’s successful run at the movies shows no signs of slowing down. It started with Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, followed by the heist comedy Crew and a darker turn in Do Patti. 2025 brought the intense love story Tere Ishk Mein , and now, the breezy Cocktail 2.
When we point out that she seems content staying out of the rat race and away from social media rivalries, she says she is “actually very competitive”. She says, “When I see someone doing well, I feel like I also want to do well. Competition motivates me to do better. I feel like it also comes at a certain point in your career that you have a sense of security with yourself.” Things changed for the better, especially in 2021, she adds: “The validation that Mimi (2021) gave me, whether from the audience or through the National Award, made me feel like I had finally proved my talent and could now explore more… I am very critical of myself. So, I am always wanting to do better than what I have done before. It’s boring to be in a race with someone else and it just doesn’t give you peace.”
Navigating Cocktail 2 Comparisons
For Cocktail 2 , have you received more compliments for your looks or your performance?
It’s a mix of both. I think any actor craves for that moment and day. Fortunately, this is a role that is very glamorous but also has its layers. I got lucky.
Competitive Spirit & Self-Critique
Sanon’s candid reflections reveal a driven actress who thrives on self-improvement and healthy competition. Despite her success, she remains critical of her work, constantly striving to surpass past achievements and carve out unique roles, demonstrating a clear vision for her career trajectory.
