Deepika Padukone may make a special appearance as the beloved Veronica in ‘Cocktail 2’, and a viral post claiming the same is fueling excitement among Bollywood fans for the highly anticipated sequel to the 2012 romantic drama. With no official confirmation yet, here is everything we know so far.Is Deepika Padukone set to make a special appearance as Veronica in ‘Cocktail 2’?The Reddit post, which has since gone viral, reads: “A few months ago, Deepika was spotted outside Maddock’s office. While everyone was speculating that she was being considered for ‘Mahavatar’, the truth is, she was being repeatedly requested to make an appearance as Veronica in the sequel. And she did give her nod and shot her portion somewhere around that time itself. Just can’t wait for Veronica to be back.”However, no official confirmation from the makers has been made as of yet.More about Deepika Padukone’s character Veronica from ‘Cocktail’Veronica is widely regarded as one of Deepika Padukone’s most iconic performances. In the original ‘Cocktail’, the bold and free-spirited character found herself in a love triangle with her best friend Meera, played by Diana Penty, and her boyfriend Gautam, played by Saif Ali Khan. It was her role as Veronica that turned her into a superstar, and after ‘Cocktail’, Deepika went on to become one of the top actresses in Bollywood.Internet reactsThe online response has been largely enthusiastic. One fan commented, “I hope this is trueee.” Another added, “This better be true.” A third wrote, “Hoping it’s true. I wanna see Deepika and Kriti in the same frame.” Another user said, “I hated their guts to make Cocktail 2 with new cast but I’ll give it up for DP’s cameo. So excited yayyyyyy.”More about ‘Cocktail 2’Directed by Homi Adajania, who helmed the original film, ‘Cocktail 2’ stars Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna,and Shahid Kapoor. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 19, 2026.Kriti has described her role as the boldest and most glamorous of her career, crediting Adajania’s distinct visual style for helping her explore a side of herself she had not tapped into before.More about Deepika PadukoneAdding to the buzz around the actor, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh recently announced their second pregnancy through a heartfelt post, sharing a photo of their daughter Dua holding the pregnancy test.On the work front, she will next feature in Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ and Allu Arjun’s ‘Raaka’.
