Imagine shooting in Sicily, Italy where every corner smells like pizza and pasta, and still saying no to most of it. That is exactly the kind of situation Kriti Sanon found herself in while preparing for her upcoming film ‘Cocktail 2’.
The actress has been talking about how different this phase was, not just in terms of acting, but also her lifestyle on set and off it.
Strict diet rules and workout routine during Italy shoot
Kriti Sanon shared that for ‘Cocktail 2’, she followed a very strict diet plan along with a consistent workout routine. She said this was the first time in her life she actually followed a calorie-deficient diet. This was something she had never done before.
While shooting in Sicily, the food situation made things even harder. The local spread, according to her, was full of pizza, pasta and more pizza. Surrounded by that kind of food culture, she still had to stick to her controlled eating plan. This made the process challenging during the shoot.
In her words, it was a new kind of experience because she had never maintained such a strict fitness and diet discipline before. The preparation was not just about looking a certain way but also maintaining consistency throughout the filming schedule.
Emotional shift from ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ to ‘Cocktail 2’
Before taking up ‘Cocktail 2’, Kriti Sanon spoke about her emotional state after working on ‘Tere Ishk Mein’. She described that project as emotionally draining and said it left her feeling completely empty from within.
Because of that experience, she felt the need to move into something lighter and more fun. That is when ‘Cocktail’ came her way, and she decided to take it up as a way to reset her emotional balance.
She also spoke about how important it is for her to switch between different types of roles. According to her, playing emotionally heavy characters back-to-back can take a toll, so it becomes necessary to choose characters that are poles apart.
For her, this shift helps in managing emotional load that comes with intense storytelling.
Kriti also mentioned that she appears very different in ‘Cocktail 2’ compared to her earlier looks. She described her role as possibly the “hottest character” she has played so far. She added that filmmaker Homi Adajania has a strong visual sense and a naturally cool style, which influenced her transformation on screen and brought out a side of her she had not seen before.
The film brings together Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna alongside Kriti Sanon. It also marks the first time Rashmika will be seen sharing screen space with both Kriti and Shahid.
The film is going to release in cinemas on June 19, 2026.
With inputs from IANS.