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Chaos at 'Cocktail 2' Trailer Launch Leads to Media Boycott

The trailer launch of 'Cocktail 2' was marred by mismanagement, leading to chaos among attendees and a subsequent media boycott. Influencers were prioritized over journalists, causing discomfort and poor sound quality. The film, featuring Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna, is set to release on June 19 and aims to capture modern relationships in a stylish narrative.

MBN Entertainment Reporter

MBN Entertainment Reporter

Jun 2, 2026

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Chaos at 'Cocktail 2' Trailer Launch Leads to Media BoycottWire Service: IANS

Key Takeaways

  • Cocktail 2 trailer launch faced chaos and media boycott
  • Influencers prioritized over media at event
  • Film set to release on June 19, 2026

So the trailer launch for new Cocktail 2 film just happened,and apparently it was a complete disaster . Seriously,it seems the event was so badly managed that it actually ended in a media boycott .

The whole chaos started because influencers were getting preferential treatment over traditional media representatives . This obviously made the journalists who were invited very angry,and I can't blame them ah.

And on top of that,the venue was reportedly very cramped,making it hard for anyone to see or hear what was happening . The sound quality was so bad that media people were struggling to follow the discussions on stage. whole experience just sounds frustrating.

Amidst all this turmoil,they unveiled the trailer . It's supposed to be a contemporary emotional story with Kriti Sanon,Shahid Kapoor,and Rashmika Mandanna .

And honestly,this kind of mismanagement is not a small thing . It completely overshadows the film itself .

Few things standing out from this messy launch:

  • Influencers were prioritized over media,causing chaos.
  • Poor sound quality made attendees struggle to hear the talent on stage.
  • The film is slated for cinema release on June 19 .

During event,Kriti Sanon did say she was excited for the film . Her quote was,“What I love about Cocktail 2 is that it feels stylish & visually refreshing, but also very relatable & modern.” She mentioned it explores messy but warm relationships .

Rashmika Mandanna also spoke about film’s blend of emotions and hoped people would enjoy it with friends and family . The film is directed by Homi Adajania and produced by Dinesh Vijan,Luv Ranjan,and Ankur Garg.

But after such a rocky start,the production team must be working overtime to fix this image problem . They probably want everyone to focus on movie's themes of love and friendship,not the launch drama.

Still,you have to wonder if this negativity will stick . They wanted to generate excitement,but this whole situation has created a very different kind of buzz…

Wire Service: IANS
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