During the trailer launch for Cocktail 2, Rashmika Mandanna, alongside co-stars Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, shared insights about love, with Rashmika affirming her happiness in her marriage to Vijay Deverakonda. She stated, "I'm very happy being married right now," when asked about her first love, indicating her preference to cherish her current relationship. Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon also contributed to the discussion, reflecting on the nature of first love and its fleeting essence. Rashmika and Vijay, who began dating after meeting on the set of Geetha Govindam in 2018, tied the knot on February 26, 2023, in a grand ceremony in Udaipur. Following their wedding, the couple distributed sweets across multiple cities in India, inviting their fans to celebrate with them. Cocktail 2, directed by Homi Adajania, is set to hit theaters on June 19, 2026, and aims to capture the complexities of love and friendship, much like its predecessor.