Kriti Sanon turned 'cranky' on strict diet during Cocktail 2 shoot in Italy
Synopsis
Kriti Sanon's Ally in Cocktail 2 came at a real cost — months of a punishing diet in Italy, of all places, that left her ‘cranky and hangry' on set. With Shahid Kapoor opposite her and Homi Adajania behind the camera, the sequel to the 2012 cult hit lands in cinemas on 19 June.
Key Takeaways
Kriti Sanon said she was ‘extremely cranky and hangry' during Cocktail 2 due to one of the strictest diets of her career.
The shoot was filmed in Italy , which she said made the food restrictions tougher.
The film is directed by Homi Adajania and co-stars Shahid Kapoor . 'Cocktail 2' is backed by Dinesh Vijan , Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg .
The film releases in theatres on 19 June .
Actress Kriti Sanon, who plays Ally in the upcoming sequel 'Cocktail 2', has revealed that she was “extremely cranky and hangry” through the shoot after being put on one of the toughest diets of her life — and that too while filming in Italy. The actress made the candid admission at the film's trailer launch in Mumbai on 2 June.
What Kriti said at the trailer launch
Speaking to the media, Sanon said the physical transformation for Ally was the hardest part of the project. ‘I must say it was a very tough experience because I wasn't getting to eat much, and I was, for the first time in my life, on a very strict diet, that too in Italy. And I think Shahid can vouch for the fact that I was extremely cranky and hangry all the time,' she said.
The actress added that the discipline now feels worth it, given early audience reactions to her character. ‘So yeah, I mean, everything is worth it, I hope so, now that you're saying that Ally is feeling like your spirit animal, I hope everything is worth it,' she added.
Why Ally matters to her
Sanon described 'Cocktail 2' as ‘stylish and visually refreshing, but also very relatable and modern,' adding that the relationships in the film are ‘messy, warm, and real in their own way.' She called the film ‘a toast to friendship and love from today's lens,' singling out the music as a stand-out element.
About the film
Directed by Homi Adajania, 'Cocktail 2' is the long-awaited follow-up to the 2012 cult favourite. The trailer, unveiled on Tuesday, pitches the film as a modern-day emotional rollercoaster set against a dreamy summer backdrop. The drama is backed by Dinesh Vijan, Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg.
Release and what's next
'Cocktail 2' is scheduled to hit cinemas on 19 June. With the trailer now in circulation and Sanon's co-star Shahid Kapoor anchoring the male lead, the makers are expected to ramp up promotions over the next two weeks in the run-up to release.
Point of View
The magazine cover — without acknowledging the mood, energy and health trade-offs behind it. That she names the discomfort, even lightly, matters in an industry where ‘transformation' is celebrated and rarely interrogated. Whether Cocktail 2 lives up to the original's cult status is a separate question — but Ally arrives with more honest backstory than most.
NationPress
2 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Cocktail 2 releasing?
Cocktail 2 is scheduled to release in cinemas on 19 June. It is directed by Homi Adajania and produced by Dinesh Vijan, Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg.
What role does Kriti Sanon play in Cocktail 2?
Kriti Sanon plays Ally, one of the central characters in the sequel. She has described Ally as part of a story about ‘messy, warm and real' modern relationships.
Why was Kriti Sanon on a strict diet during the shoot?
Sanon was on one of the strictest diets of her career to fit the visual requirements of her character Ally. She said the regimen left her ‘cranky and hangry' through the Italy schedule.
Who else stars in Cocktail 2?
Shahid Kapoor stars opposite Kriti Sanon in the film. Sanon referenced him at the trailer launch, saying he could vouch for how irritable she was on set.
Is Cocktail 2 a sequel to the 2012 film?
Yes, Cocktail 2 is the follow-up to the 2012 Homi Adajania film Cocktail. The new edition retains Adajania as director and pitches itself as a modern take on friendship and love.
