‘Cocktail 2’ Trailer Launch: Makers Address Rumors of Kriti Sanon & Rashmika Mandanna Playing a Lesbian Couple
The star-studded trailer launch of Cocktail 2 at a Mumbai restobar took an interesting turn when the cast and crew addressed a major internet rumor. Despite heavy venue chaos including poor sound systems and management hiccups—the team, including Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna, director Homi Adajania, and producers Dinesh Vijan and Luv Ranjan, kept the crowd hooked with their candid banter.
For months, social media has been buzzing with speculation that Kriti and Rashmika portray a lesbian couple in the sequel.
The Blame Game and Real-Life Chemistry
When producer Dinesh Vijan openly asked the leading ladies to clear the air, a hilarious stage interaction unfolded:
Kriti jokingly hinted that co-star Shahid Kapoor was the source of the gossip. A surprised Shahid immediately denied it, asking, “Where are these rumors even coming from? Who is spreading them?” Kriti revealed they actually bonded naturally while working out at the same studio. “I literally died because Rashmika works out like a beast! I really didn’t know that,” Kriti laughed.
Friendship vs. “Something Else”
Addressing why a close female friendship immediately sparks romantic rumors, Kriti pointed out a double standard in the industry.
Kriti Sanon on Female Bonding:
“It’s really sad. When two guys are thick friends, it is termed as ‘bromance,’ but when it comes to girls, people don’t want to believe that they can just be friends. Either they have a rivalry, or something else is going on between them.”
Where the Rumor Actually Started
Director Homi Adajania finally confessed to being the accidental catalyst for the gossip. He explained that because the two actresses were so comfortable and “cuddly” as friends on set, the crew joked about a hypothetical plot twist.
“We just hypothetically thought, what if the story was about them, with Shahid being the third wheel? I just said, ‘I don’t mind making a film like that,'” Adajania admitted. Cocktail 2 is locked and loaded to hit theaters on June 19, 2026.
