Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon’s much-hyped movie Cocktail 2 has finally hit the big screen and early reviews suggest that the film is a ‘winner’.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his X handle on Friday and shared his review of the Sequel to the 2012 hit.

Adarsh said that the film not only has “superb music" but also “stunning visuals and captivating writing".

“Director Homi Adajania, who also helmed #Cocktail [2012], ensures that the sequel bears no resemblance to the original or, for that matter, to any other love story… The film captures the spirit of modern-day romance while retaining the emotional core that made the first part so popular. Luv Ranjan and Tarun Jain’s writing is undoubtedly one of the film’s biggest strengths," he penned.

The trade analyst mentioned that the film’s first half, which is set in Italy, looks visually stunning. 

“The colours, the songs, the chemistry between the lead actors, and the unexpected twists make this portion rich – technically, visually, and emotionally," he wrote, adding that “The drama intensifies in the second half and, barring a slightly underwhelming pre-climax stretch, the film concludes on a thoroughly satisfying note."

He further talked about the performances saying that Shahid “is in top form… Emotionally effective and completely at ease in both dramatic and lighter moments… He simply knocks it out of the park in the penultimate sequence."

The trade analyst also called Cocktail 2 as Kriti Sanon’s “finest performance". However, he also mentioned that Rashmika Mandanna needs to work on her Hindi diction. 

Directed by Homi Adajania, Cocktail 2 is produced by Dinesh Vijan, Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg. The screenplay has been written by Tarun Jain and Luv Ranjan.