📌 Key Points
- Rumours suggested ‘Cocktail 2’ features a same-sex love story between Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna.
- Both Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon have categorically denied these claims during promotions.
- Kriti Sanon clarified the film involves an “emotional threesome,” not a physical one, for the lead trio.
- Director Homi Adajania explained the rumour stemmed from the actresses being “cuddly” on set.
Amidst swirling speculation, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon have finally addressed rumours of a same-sex love story in ‘Cocktail 2.’ Both actresses, along with the director, debunked the claims, with Kriti humorously clarifying the film involves an ’emotional threesome.’
Actors Debunk ‘Lesbian Love Story’ Speculation
Nobody knows exactly where the rumour of Homi Adajania’s Cocktail 2 being a same-sex love story began. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles and is a spiritual sequel to the director’s 2012 hit, Cocktail. In the run up to the release, many reports claimed that Kriti and Rashmika play lovers in the film, something which the actors categorically denied. Now, a new clip from the film’s promotions shows Rashmika unable to control her laughter when the question is posed again.
Kriti Sanon’s ‘Emotional Threesome’ Clarification
Clarifying about the film’s tone, Kriti adds, “We are three straight people, guys. It’s only an emotional threesome, not physical.” Kriti and Rashmika’s comments seemed to put to bed a rumour that has followed the film since it was in production and was never confirmed by anyone close to the project.
Director & Producer Reveal Rumour’s Origin
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.” Producer Dinesh Vijan then clarified, “We were supposed to clear this up. 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).”
The ‘Cocktail 2′ lesbian love story rumours have been firmly put to rest by the cast and crew. Their clarifications highlight the film’s actual romantic dynamics, focusing on traditional love and an ’emotional threesome’ as intended.
