Director Homi Adajania confirmed Kriti Sanon's role in 'Cocktail 2'

Putting an end to speculations, 'Cocktail' director Homi Adajania confirmed actor Kriti Sanon as the female lead in 'Cocktail 2'. The director surprised fans with a "work in progress" photo on social media. He further shared that the shooting would soon start in Italy.

In his Instagram story on Thursday, the filmmaker hid her face with a "work in progress" sticker. However, it was the hashtags - @kritisanon #Thescicilianchapter #Cocktail2," that confirmed her role in the movie.

Sanon will reportedly be



joined by Rashmika Mandanna and Saif Ali Khan in the film. 'Cocktail 2' is a follow-up to the 2012 film, which starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty. The film marked Penty's acting debut.

A source close to the film’s development had earlier shared with India Today, "Sanon has just wrapped 'Tere Ishk Mein', and she’ll begin shooting for 'Cocktail 2' in August. It’s a tight schedule, but she’s managing it all with ease and complete focus. She’s one of the most in-demand actors in the industry right now."