Kriti Sanon visits Tirumala with family ahead of Cocktail 2 release on June 19
Synopsis
Before Cocktail 2 hits screens on June 19, Kriti Sanon turned to faith — a Tirumala temple run with family, just a day after the trailer drop. With Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna alongside, this Homi Adajania sequel is being framed as the summer's friendship-and-romance bet.
Key Takeaways
Kriti Sanon visited the Tirumala Temple in Andhra Pradesh with her family on Wednesday.
The temple visit comes ahead of the release of ‘Cocktail 2' on 19 June .
The film also stars Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna . ‘Cocktail 2' is directed by Homi Adajania and produced by Dinesh Vijan , Luv Ranjan , and Ankur Garg .
The trailer was released a day before Kriti's temple visit.
Actress Kriti Sanon on Wednesday offered prayers at the Tirumala Temple in Andhra Pradesh alongside her family, seeking blessings ahead of the theatrical release of her much-anticipated film ‘Cocktail 2' on 19 June. The temple visit comes a day after the makers unveiled the trailer of the sequel, which also stars Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna.
A spiritual stop before release
The ‘Heropanti' actress made the pilgrimage to the hill shrine as she gears up for one of the most-watched Bollywood releases of the summer. Kriti and her family offered prayers, observed temple customs, and participated in the rituals during their visit. Devotees present at the shrine gathered around the actress to click pictures.
Understated look at the shrine
For the temple visit, Kriti kept her appearance simple yet elegant in a white suit, paired with a natural, minimal makeup look. A video from the visit shows the ‘Do Patti' actress greeting her fans with folded hands as she walked out of the premises.
What Kriti and Shahid said about Cocktail 2
Speaking about the film, Kriti said in a statement, ‘What I love about Cocktail 2 is that it feels stylish and visually refreshing, but also very relatable and modern. The relationships are messy, warm, and real in their own way. The characters are beautifully flawed, and the film is a toast to friendship and love from today's lens. And honestly, the music just takes everything to another level!'
Shahid Kapoor added, ‘Cocktail 2 is what summer feels like. It has madness, emotion, humor, romance, and a lot of heart. It's the kind of film you want to experience with your friends. We had an amazing time making it, and I think that energy really comes through in the trailer.'
Production and release details
Produced by Dinesh Vijan, Luv Ranjan, and Ankur Garg, ‘Cocktail 2' is directed by Homi Adajania. The film is a sequel to the 2012 cult hit ‘Cocktail', which starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty, and is positioned as a contemporary reimagining of the friendship-and-romance template for a new generation of viewers.
The film hits cinemas on 19 June, kicking off what producers hope will be a strong summer window at the box office.
Point of View
Who has steadily built a slate from ‘Mimi' to ‘Do Patti', Cocktail 2 is a high-stakes test of whether she can headline a stylised ensemble against Shahid Kapoor and a peak-popularity Rashmika Mandanna. The original ‘Cocktail' is fondly remembered; sequels to cult films carry as much risk as nostalgia equity.
NationPress
19 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Cocktail 2 releasing in theatres?
‘Cocktail 2' is scheduled to release in cinemas on 19 June. The trailer was unveiled by the makers a day before Kriti Sanon's Tirumala temple visit.
Who are the lead actors in Cocktail 2?
The film stars Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. It is directed by Homi Adajania.
Why did Kriti Sanon visit the Tirumala Temple?
Kriti Sanon visited the Tirumala Temple in Andhra Pradesh with her family to seek blessings ahead of the release of ‘Cocktail 2'. She followed temple customs and participated in the rituals during the visit.
Who has produced Cocktail 2?
‘Cocktail 2' is produced by Dinesh Vijan, Luv Ranjan, and Ankur Garg. It is a sequel to the 2012 film ‘Cocktail'.
