Bollywood Hearthrob Who Rejected Cocktail; Saif Picked It Up
- Cocktail 2, the sequel to the 2012 Bollywood film Cocktail, is currently playing in theatres and has earned around Rs 24 crore worldwide on its opening day.
- Saif Ali Khan revealed he was not the first choice to play Gautam in Cocktail; actors like Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan were initially approached but declined, likely due to the strong character of Veronica.
- Ranbir Kapoor admitted to NDTV that he initially rejected Cocktail as he did not understand the script, though he praised Deepika Padukone's performance in the film.
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Bollywood hearthrob who rejected Cocktail; Saif picked it up
Mumbai: With Cocktail 2 enjoying a strong run in theatres, fans are revisiting the 2012 original that became a cult favourite thanks to the chemistry between Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty. But did you know Saif was not the first choice to play Gautam in the film? In a recent conversation with Variety India, Saif revealed that the makers had initially approached several actors, including Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan, before he c…
Bisleri Launches Limited-Edition Cocktail 2 Bottles Featuring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 20: Bisleri International, India's leading packaged drinking water brand, has announced its limited-edition bottles inspired by Cocktail 2. The limited-edition bottles will feature the film's star-studded lead cast, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, and are now available across key markets including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Madhya Pradesh,…
Cocktail 2 Gets A Solid Start But Faces A Big Weekend Test
“Cocktail 2″, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, has started its box office journey with an opening day collection of approximately Rs. 12.50 crore nett in India. The film has recorded a better opening than many recent romantic comedies released in theatres, giving it a solid start at the domestic box office. While the opening figure is considered a good result, trade observers believe that certain external factors may h…
Cocktail 2 Box Office Collections Face Corporate Booking Allegations
Cocktail 2 has taken a solid start at the box office with first-day collections of around Rs. 12.50 crores net. That makes it the third-biggest Hindi opener of the year behind Dhurandhar 2 and Border 2, while also managing to edge past Bhooth Bangla. On paper, these numbers look impressive. ADVERTISEMENT However, the opening has […] The post Day 1 Box Office Strong: But How Much is ORGANIC? appeared first on M9.news.
Ranbir Kapoor Backed Out From 'Cocktail' That Featured His Ex, Deepika, 'Her Role Was So Delicious'
Homi Adajania’s 2012 romantic drama Cocktail has been one of the most loved Bollywood movies of all time, which featured Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty in the lead roles. The movie is considered to be an iconic one, and for the same reason, when the sequel to the movie was announced, people were left excited. Cocktail 2 was released on June 19, 2026, and has been receiving mixed reactions from the audience. Cocktail 2 features R…
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