
Rumors are circulating that Deepika Padukone may reprise her iconic role as Veronica in the upcoming film Cocktail 2, following a viral Reddit post claiming she shot a cameo after visiting Maddock Films. While the sequel, directed by Homi Adajania and starring Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna, and Shahid Kapoor, is set for release on June 19, 2026, no official confirmation has been made. The film is described as a spiritual successor to the 2012 hit Cocktail.
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The overall sentiment is positive and anticipatory, reflecting fan excitement and interest in Deepika Padukone's potential return and the upcoming film. The tone is light and speculative, emphasizing enthusiasm while noting the lack of official confirmation.
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| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
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| freepressjournal | Mom-To-Be Deepika Padukone To Return As Veronica In Cocktail 2? Fans Express Excitement | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Cocktail 2: Is Deepika Padukone Reprising Veronica? Cameo Rumours Go Viral | Center | Positive |
| indiatoday | Is Veronica back? Deepika Padukone's Cocktail 2 cameo rumours are trending | Center | Positive |
indiatoday broke this story on 24 Apr, 01:49 pm. Other outlets followed.
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