Kriti Sanon to replace Deepika Padukone in 'Cocktail 2'? Homi Adajania's post sparks buzz

The post indicates Kriti has replaced and has already started her prep for the film, diving into the nuances of her character and collaborating closely with the team.

Actress Kriti Sanon, who has proved her mettle as a performer in the vast variety of roles she has taken up so far, continues to create buzz whenever her name is associated with a new project. The diva has become one of the most bankable stars and is effortlessly balancing between delivering critically acclaimed performances and pulling in impressive box office numbers.

Headlining some of the biggest and most talked-about franchises, Kriti has placed herself in a position as a legit superstar whose filmography boasts of both range and reliability. From her National Award win to blockbuster entertainers, she is one of the rare combinations of artistic credibility and mass appeal, a factor that makes her one of the most sought-after names for top-tier projects.

Acclaimed director Homi Adajania recently took to Instagram to confirm the much-speculated Cocktail 2. Sharing a monochrome picture of Kriti Sanon, he captioned it “@kritisanon 🤍 #Thescicilianchapter #Cocktail2,” hinting at an intriguing chapter in the beloved franchise.

Screengrab of Homi Adajania's Instagram story.

The post indicates the actress has replaced Deepika Padukone and already started her prep for the film, diving into the nuances of her character and collaborating closely with the team.

Kriti’s current lineup further reinforces her top-billing status. She is tracking at the No. 1 spot with the highly anticipated Tere Ishk Mein, collaborating with Dhanush under Aanand L. Rai’s direction. Further elevating the buzz, insiders suggest that she is also on board for Don 3, one of the most anticipated films in the action-thriller genre.