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Homi Adajanias Selective Filmography Builds to the Release of Cocktail 2 on June 19, 2026
Homi Adajania, the Mumbai‑based director whose catalogue is as sparse as it is varied, is set to bring his next theatrical outing to screens on 19 June 2026. Cocktail 2—a spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit Cocktail—features Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna and is produced by Maddock Films and Luv Films.
Adajania’s career has been marked by deliberate pacing. After a 2005 debut, he has taken several years between projects, a pattern that has earned him a reputation as a “choosy filmmaker.” His love of deep‑sea diving has also been cited as a reason for the gaps between his films.
His first feature, Being Cyrus (2005), was an English‑language psychological thriller that explored the lives of two interlinked Parsi families. The film was noted for its dark humour and complex characters, and it established Adajania as a director willing to tackle unconventional subjects.
In 2012, he directed Cocktail, a Hindi‑language romantic comedy written by Imtiaz Ali. The film was a commercial success, grossing ₹126 crore worldwide, and earned four Filmfare nominations. It was produced by Saif Ali Khan and Dinesh Vijan and starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty.
Adajania’s next project, Finding Fanny (2014), was a road‑trip comedy that combined romance and black‑comedy elements. The film featured Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia, Pankaj Kapur, Deepika Padukone and Arjun Kapoor.
In 2020, he directed Angrezi Medium, the final theatrical release of actor Irrfan Khan. The film followed a middle‑class father’s efforts to help his daughter study abroad and was released a month before Khan’s death.
The most recent addition to his filmography is Murder Mubarak (2024), a Netflix whodunnit based on Anuja Chauhan’s novel Club You To Death. The ensemble cast includes Pankaj Tripathi, Dimple Kapadia, Karisma Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Vijay Varma and Soha Ali Khan.
Cocktail 2 was shot from August 2025 to January 2026 in Sicily, Delhi and Gurugram. The screenplay was written by Luv Ranjan and Tarun Jain, and the film is produced by Dinesh Vijan, Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg. According to the film’s official release schedule, the movie will hit Indian theatres on 19 June 2026.
Adajania’s selective output has left audiences curious about the creative direction of Cocktail 2. While the original film was praised for its fresh take on romantic relationships, the sequel’s new cast and contemporary setting suggest a shift toward a modern exploration of love and friendship.
The release of Cocktail 2 follows the completion of Adajania’s web‑series project Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo (2023), which added a digital dimension to his body of work. With the upcoming theatrical launch, the director’s filmography now spans five feature films, one web series and a Netflix original.
As the film opens in June, industry observers will be watching its box‑office performance, audience reception and how it compares to the original Cocktail. The release also marks the first time Adajania has returned to a romantic‑comedy format in more than a decade, potentially setting the stage for future projects in a similar vein.
In summary, Homi Adajania’s career has been defined by careful selection and a willingness to experiment across genres. Cocktail 2 represents the next chapter in that journey, offering a fresh take on the themes that made his earlier work resonate with audiences.
Adajania’s career has been marked by deliberate pacing. After a 2005 debut, he has taken several years between projects, a pattern that has earned him a reputation as a “choosy filmmaker.” His love of deep‑sea diving has also been cited as a reason for the gaps between his films.
His first feature, Being Cyrus (2005), was an English‑language psychological thriller that explored the lives of two interlinked Parsi families. The film was noted for its dark humour and complex characters, and it established Adajania as a director willing to tackle unconventional subjects.
In 2012, he directed Cocktail, a Hindi‑language romantic comedy written by Imtiaz Ali. The film was a commercial success, grossing ₹126 crore worldwide, and earned four Filmfare nominations. It was produced by Saif Ali Khan and Dinesh Vijan and starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty.
Adajania’s next project, Finding Fanny (2014), was a road‑trip comedy that combined romance and black‑comedy elements. The film featured Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia, Pankaj Kapur, Deepika Padukone and Arjun Kapoor.
In 2020, he directed Angrezi Medium, the final theatrical release of actor Irrfan Khan. The film followed a middle‑class father’s efforts to help his daughter study abroad and was released a month before Khan’s death.
The most recent addition to his filmography is Murder Mubarak (2024), a Netflix whodunnit based on Anuja Chauhan’s novel Club You To Death. The ensemble cast includes Pankaj Tripathi, Dimple Kapadia, Karisma Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Vijay Varma and Soha Ali Khan.
Cocktail 2 was shot from August 2025 to January 2026 in Sicily, Delhi and Gurugram. The screenplay was written by Luv Ranjan and Tarun Jain, and the film is produced by Dinesh Vijan, Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg. According to the film’s official release schedule, the movie will hit Indian theatres on 19 June 2026.
Adajania’s selective output has left audiences curious about the creative direction of Cocktail 2. While the original film was praised for its fresh take on romantic relationships, the sequel’s new cast and contemporary setting suggest a shift toward a modern exploration of love and friendship.
The release of Cocktail 2 follows the completion of Adajania’s web‑series project Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo (2023), which added a digital dimension to his body of work. With the upcoming theatrical launch, the director’s filmography now spans five feature films, one web series and a Netflix original.
As the film opens in June, industry observers will be watching its box‑office performance, audience reception and how it compares to the original Cocktail. The release also marks the first time Adajania has returned to a romantic‑comedy format in more than a decade, potentially setting the stage for future projects in a similar vein.
In summary, Homi Adajania’s career has been defined by careful selection and a willingness to experiment across genres. Cocktail 2 represents the next chapter in that journey, offering a fresh take on the themes that made his earlier work resonate with audiences.
