'Hottest character I’ve done so far': Kriti Sanon on her 'Cocktail 2' role

Actress and entrepreneur Kriti Sanon has consistently delivered remarkable performances. With each film, Kriti has elevated her stature and emerged as one of the most bankable actors in the industry. From content-driven roles to commercial entertainers, her filmography has seen an exponential rise, all thanks to her script selection, confidence and experimental roles.

As one of the year’s most anticipated sequels, Cocktail 2 is generating massive hype—especially with Kriti Sanon in one of the lead roles. Fans are eager to see whether she can recreate the chemistry from Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya with Shahid Kapoor. Shahid and Kriti team up with Rashmika Mandanna for a truly magical collaboration.

Talking about her look and character in Cocktail 2, which has created buzz online, Kriti said, "I think I'm looking very different from what I've ever looked and it's probably the hottest character that I've done so far. And I think Homi is someone who has great great aesthetic visual sense and he's just inherently cool and I think he's brought a cool side to me which I didn't know I had."

Kriti also addressed the curiosity around the film’s connection to the 2012 cult favourite. She clarified that Cocktail 2 is neither a sequel nor a remake of Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty’s Cocktail (2012). “It’s a franchise,” the actress stated, adding, “It carries a vibe similar to Cocktail, which is also present in Cocktail 2.”

Elaborating further on the narrative, Kriti said, “The story involves two girls and one boy. The tone and atmosphere are in a comparable realm, yet the narrative and characters are entirely distinct. There’s no direct connection to Cocktail aside from the fact that it encompasses a mix a cocktail of emotions, camaraderie, drama, music and stunning locations.”

Generating massive buzz with her striking new look and commanding screen presence, Kriti Sanon has made Cocktail 2 one of the year’s most anticipated films. Following the reveal of her bold new avatar, fans were expecting nothing less than a standout performance from the versatile star.