Kriti Sanon Interview | COCKTAIL 2 | Modern Love & Friendship | Maddock Films | Filme Shilmy

In this exclusive conversation with Filme Shilmy, Kriti Sanon discusses Cocktail 2 and the evolving dynamics of modern love, friendship and relationships in today's world. She reflects on why younger generations may be more hesitant to commit, explores her free-spirited character Ally, and speaks about working with director Homi Adajania, writer Luv Ranjan and co-stars Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna. The conversation also delves into themes of emotional honesty, contemporary dating culture and how Cocktail 2 reinterprets ideas that have shifted dramatically since the original film's release in 2012. National Award-winning actress and producer Kriti Sanon has become one of Hindi cinema's most versatile contemporary stars, balancing mainstream entertainers with more layered and unconventional roles. Plus, many of Kriti's characters begin as free-spirited and vivacious, till responsibility and maturity kick in to manage external intense situations. Her notable works include Bareilly Ki Barfi, Mimi, Luka Chuppi, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, Do Patti and Crew. Sanon now headlines Cocktail 2 alongside Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna. Fourteen years after the original Cocktail became a defining film for a generation, the sequel revisits themes of love, friendship and modern relationships through a contemporary lens. Directed by Homi Adajania, written by Luv Ranjan and Tarun Jain, and produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films in association with Luv Films and Ankur Garg, Cocktail 2 releases internationally on 19 June 2026 through Marudhar Entertainment. #cocktail2 #kritisanon Connect with us on social media:   / filmeshilmy     / filmeshilmy   For news, reviews and more interviews, check out: https://www.filmeshilmy.com. About Anuj Radia and Filme Shilmy: Anuj Radia is a prominent independent journalist based in the UK. Over his career, Anuj has interviewed some of the biggest names in Bollywood and Hollywood. He’s also worked with mainstream publications like Deadline Hollywood and has covered the prestigious Oscars in 2021. He is vocal about accurate cultural representations in the West and LGBTQIA+ rights. He has also participated in campaigns for mental health awareness. Furthermore, he regularly hosts Q&As for film festivals such as the London Indian Film Festival and the UK Asian Film Festival, frequently held at the high-profile BAFTA 195 and BFI. Anuj has also collaborated with prominent film companies like Zee Studios in hosting special consulate screenings of blockbuster Hindi movies at iconic venues like Vue Cinema Leicester Square. He has recently widened his experience in television, appearing as a panellist for Zee TV and as a radio presenter. Since its foundation in 2018, Filme Shilmy has evolved into becoming a popular, independent, online portal which covers the latest film news, reviews, features and interviews. The publication is dedicated to its no-holds-barred approach in presenting perspectives regarding the entertainment industry as a whole. Though firmly rooted in its Indian background, the website transcends barriers through its coverage of cinema across various languages and countries. Features notable interviews with illustrious personalities, including (but not limited to): Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Rani Mukerji, Priyanka Chopra, Madhuri Dixit, Zachary Levi, Vidya Balan, Riz Ahmed, The Russo Brothers and Gurinder Chadha. In 2023, the outlet‘s ethos of embracing culture and cinema progressed into launching its own chat show with ReelN Ltd called ‘The Filme Shilmy Show’. The editions included esteemed guests like Rishi Rich, Veronica Mehta and Pravesh Kumar MBE, to name a few. The first of its kind in the UK, this live in-person talk show aims to bridge the gap between British audiences and South Asian talents from home and away. Filme Shilmy is a growing medium and is in development for more exciting ventures.