Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, receives an “A” certificate from India’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for its theatrical release on June 19. Multiple reports say the film is cleared without any visual cuts, with the certification relying on changes to the audio/subtitles and a dialogue wording adjustment. The CBFC reportedly asked the makers to remove a cuss word that appeared in the subtitles and to replace the word “Agni” with “Diya” in the dialogue track. The board also directed removal of a reference to “Jew on the run,” though the context of the phrase in the film is not specified in the certification reports cited.
The “A” rating is described as a milestone for parts of the cast: it is reported to be Kriti Sanon’s first adult-rated film, while it is Rashmika Mandanna’s second Hindi film with an “A” certificate after Animal. Shahid Kapoor’s reaction also features in coverage, with him expressing confusion about why the film is rated “A,” saying he does not believe the film contains objectionable content and is suitable for family viewing. The original Cocktail (2012) is recalled as having a U/A certificate.
