Excitement is reaching a fever pitch for the upcoming release of Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna. While fans are already buzzing over its star-studded cast, youthful energy, and chart-busting music, industry insiders reveal that the theatrical experience is about to get a major upgrade. In line with Maddock Films’ signature marketing strategy, producer Dinesh Vijan is expected to attach the highly anticipated teasers of Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story and Eetha to the prints of the romantic comedy.
1. Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story
The Premise: A gripping biographical drama based on the life of India’s prominent special public prosecutor, Ujjwal Nikam.
The Cast: Rajkummar Rao steps into the titular role, supported by an powerhouse ensemble including Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Sikandar Kher.
Direction & Censor Details: Directed by Avinash Arun, the film’s 1-minute and 57-second teaser was recently cleared by the CBFC with a U/A 16+ certificate.
Release Date: August 7, 2026.
2. Eetha
The Premise: A powerful, author-backed period drama centered around the life of legendary Marathi Tamasha artist Vithabai Narayangaonkar.
The Cast: Shraddha Kapoor takes center stage in a never-before-seen, culturally rich avatar alongside Randeep Hooda and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub.
Direction: Helmed by Laxman Utekar, fresh off his success with Chhaava.
Release Date: August 28, 2026 (coinciding with the festive weekend of Raksha Bandhan).
The Maddock Formula
While a final executive call is pending, attaching upcoming promos to current releases has become a proven blueprint for Maddock Films. The studio previously attached the Bhool Chuk Maaf teaser to Chhaava, the Shakti Shalini announcement to Thamma, and the Chhaava teaser to Stree 2.
Trade experts are keeping a close eye on both projects, noting that Rajkummar Rao’s performance as the legal mastermind is expected to be a career-defining turn, while Shraddha Kapoor’s dramatic transformation in Eetha is already being hailed as a major cinematic event.
