Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna will share the screen in ‘Cocktail 2’, which also stars Shahid Kapoor. The film’s first song drops on April 8. On Rashmika’s birthday today, Kriti wished her with a wedding photo edit, calling her a “pure soul.”
Kriti’s Sanon heartfelt birthday post
On her Instagram stories, Kriti posted a photo from Rashmika’s wedding and captioned it, “Happy birthday Rashuuuu!! Stay the pure soul that you are and keep spreading love and smiles around you!! Have some extra cake and meet soon!! Have the best year ahead Love you.”
Family birthday love from Deverakondas
Anand Deverakonda kicked things off by posting a trip photo, captioning it: “Happy birthday Rushiee..Carry that bag smile and determination with you always… Got your back always.” Vijay Deverakonda joined in with a social media BTS video of Rashmika transforming into Jayamma from ‘Ranabaali’. It starts with the teaser line: “In a world painted in grey… she was his only color,” leading into a birthday tribute to her character’s power. The overlay says: “Celebrating the strength of Ranabaali- Jayamma. Happy birthday, Rashmika Mandanna.” Footage shows Rashmika chatting with her team before donning a bindi and gold jewelry for the role.
First song buzz for ‘Cocktail 2’
‘Cocktail 2’ brings Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Kriti Sanon together in one of the year’s most buzzed-about sequels. The team just revealed the first song ‘Jab Talak’, set to launch and define the movie’s soundtrack. Kriti posted the posters on Instagram, captioning: “#JabTalak song drops next Wednesday, 8th April Cocktail 2 hits theatres on 19th June, 2026.”
Posters and teaser updates
The makers recently dropped the first official posters for the anticipated romantic comedy starring Shahi, Kriti, and Rashmika. Marketed as a spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit ‘Cocktail’, it’s already creating online waves post-announcement. They confirmed the first-look teaser will attach to paid preview screenings of ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ in theaters on March 18. As fans eagerly await the trio’s on-screen chemistry, reports on their paychecks are fueling extra curiosity.
