‘Cocktail 2’ Twitter review: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanen and Rashmika Mandanna film divides netizens over ‘triangle’ love story (Photo Credit: Instagram/Yogen Shah)
“Cocktail 2” opened in theaters to divided early reactions. X (formerly Twitter) users praised Kriti Sanon, the cast’s chemistry, music, visuals and emotional beats, while others described the Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna film as basic, preachy and depressing. Romantic drama directed by:
Homi Adajanya
the world of “cocktail” continues with a new love triangle and has already started a strong discussion online.
Twitter review of ‘Cocktail 2’: Fans praise Kriti Sanon, throw chemistry
“Cocktail 2” stars Shahid Kapoor as Kunal, Kriti Sanon as Ally, and Rashmika Mandanna as Diya. The film was shot in Sicily, Delhi and Gurugram. Pritam composed the soundtrack with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The first single, “Jab Talk”, was released in April 2026.
Early reactions from X (formerly Twitter) showed a sharp split. One viewer wrote: “10/10 #Cocktail2Review Romance, friendship, heartbreak, chaos, laughter and emotions all rolled into one beautiful movie.”Another post praised the central relationship drama and said: “This triangle is better written than 90% of the love triangles in Bollywood in the last decade. Fight me.”Kriti Sanon received strong praise from many viewers. One reaction read: “#Cocktail2Review Kriti Sanon is the highlight of this basic and preachy romantic film. Also I’m still wondering why it got an A certificate?”Another fan wrote: “Theatre mein literally recorded Kriti’s dialogues she was whistling she owns the screen man #Cocktail2Review (People in the theater were literally whistling Kriti’s dialogues and she owns the screen).”
‘Cocktail 2’ Twitter reactions: Viewers describe the film as fun and frustrating
One viewer praised the film and wrote, “Just came out of #Cocktail2 and what a refreshing watch it was! Fun when it needs to be, emotional when it needs to be, and never boring for a moment!! The chemistry between the actors really carries the movie.”
Another post said, “#Cocktail2 Rating: More than lives up to expectations… Powerful performances, great music, stunning visuals, and captivating writing, this film scores on all fronts.”A viewer praised Kriti’s ensemble and wrote, “Mimi dekhi thi, Shaily Dekhi thi, Mukti dekhi thi, Ally dekh li… ab officially maan liya Kriti ka range is CRAZZZYYY #Cocktail2Review (Kriti as Mimi, Shaily, Mukti, and now Ally, and now officially accepts that Kriti has an insane acting range).”
Others reacted strongly in the opposite direction. One viewer wrote: “#Cocktail2 is an absolute nightmare and a perfect example of a soulless sequel.
I started watching this hoping for a vibrant, modern relationship drama, but it proved to be a painful, hollow, and downright frustrating experience.
Another post read: “Leaving the theater after the interval, most of Wahiyat Sirf Sans Bahu Ki Tarha Backchodi Chalri hai Puri Movie Me Disaster On Box Office (They left the theater after the interval, called it a terrible film, compared it to my mother-in-law and daughter-in-law drama, and predicted problems at the box office).”One viewer added: “#Cocktail2Review Cocktail 2 is a gay movie and Shahid Kapoor is shown as a huge loser in this movie.”
Early response showed that “Cocktail 2” generated controversy over its performances, writing, romance and place as a sequel.