The teaser of ‘Jab Talak’, a song from the film ‘Cocktail 2’ featuring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, has sparked a flurry of conversations online. The newly released poster has memories among fans about the chemistry of the original cast, but discussions on Reddit reveal mixed feelings regarding the new cast and authenticity in the sequel.
Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna created a new buzz around ‘Cocktail 2’ after the makers revealed the first look of the song Jab Talak. The new poster shows the trio in stylish, modern outfits and hints at a combination of romance and friendship.
The visuals quickly drew comparisons to “Tumhi Ho Bandhu” from the 2012 film “Cocktail,” a song still remembered for its carefree energy and powerful three-way dynamic.Reports and social media posts about the film have added to the conversation. The latest updates follow posts shared by the cast and a separate viral item that was first published by a news portal, and later re-posted by
Bipasha Basu
On Instagram. The original film “Cocktail” stars Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty.
Cocktail 2 song ‘Jab Talak’ is creating a lot of buzz
Rashmika Mandanna and others shared the poster of Jab Talak online and confirmed that the first look of the song is out now. Shahid, Kriti and Rashmika seem to have the same youthful bond that made ‘Tumhi Ho Bandhu’ such a big part of ‘Cocktail’. Fans were quick to connect the two, noting the shared sense of fun, friendship, and romantic tension.Reddit’s reaction to the poster was sharply divided. While some users praised Kriti Sanon’s looks and screen presence, with comments like: “Man, Kriti looks absolutely stunning,” and “Tall girls have magic.”
“I can’t imagine anyone else wearing these clothes,” Others compared her style to her previous work and wrote, “She looked better in the song ‘Crew,'” and, “She would kill it on screen with Hrithik, and they would both look like a proper Greek god and goddess.”
“Rashmika Mandanna’s presence in the film also sparked mixed reactions on the platform. Some users criticized the casting and wrote, “I think Rashmika is too overrated,” and “Why is Rashmika in this movie??” Some comments were harsher about the tone of the trailer, with remarks such as “It looks like a soft corn movie” and “Like…why? Why would you want to spoil it?”Many Reddit users also felt that the sequel followed a familiar formula too closely.
One comment read: “Seems like a similar pattern. Charming villain, carefree guy, girl next door. Bollywood is seriously running out of scripts and originality. Possibly poor choices with the cast too.”According to Network 18, another discussion about ‘Cocktail 2’ has picked up speed online after Bipasha Basu reposted a viral update linked to Shahid. The post referred to a Reddit discussion that claimed Shahid Kapoor was “upset” with the split of screen time in the film.
She also claimed that Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna will have more prominent roles in the sequel. Soon after Bipasha’s repost, the screenshots spread across the internet and became a topic of discussion on Reddit.
However, some users supported Bipasha and said that the repost might be accidental.
‘Cocktail 2’ release date and cast details
Shahid and Bipasha had earlier worked together in the 2005 Hindi drama ‘Shikhar’, directed by John Mathew Mathan and also starring Ajay Devgn and Amrita Rao.Output
Homi Adajanya
Produced by Maddock Films, and written by Luv Ranjan, Cocktail 2 was shot in Sicily, Delhi, Chattarpur, Gurugram and South Delhi. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on June 19.
