Rashmika Mandanna has said that her upcoming film Cocktail 2 represents the biggest on-screen risk of her career so far.
Speaking at the film’s trailer launch, the actor shared that she was initially hesitant about accepting the role of Diya, as it was very different from her previous characters.
The Pushpa star said she was surprised by her own appearance and portrayal in the film.
“I was really scared because this is by far the most urban I've looked in cinema,” she said, adding that audiences are more familiar with her in emotional and intense roles.
Initial doubts about the role
Rashmika admitted she questioned whether the role was the right choice for her career.
“For me, initially, I was like, is this the right move to me? But at the same time, because I’ve never done something like this before, I had to do it,” she said.
Describing the film, the actor called Cocktail 2 a “beautiful mix of love, friendship and all the emotions that come with figuring life out.”
She added that the story explores themes of friendship, fun, love, and youthful chaos—areas she has rarely portrayed on screen before.
Star cast and storyline
The film features Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles.
Early trailer glimpses suggest a complex love triangle involving the three characters, adding emotional tension to the narrative.
Release date
Cocktail 2 is scheduled to release in cinemas on June 19, with strong anticipation building around its cast and storyline.
