Actors Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna have finally reacted to their recent viral video. During a promotional appearance for their next film Cocktail 2, Shahid was seen placing his hand on Rashmika's shoulder while posing for the paparazzi. She stepped back, a brief gesture that went viral and sparked chatter. From body-language analyses to fan theories, the internet had plenty to say about it.
Rashmika Mandanna, Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon
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Neither Shahid nor Rashmika commented on the speculation. But days later, now Shahid has finally addressed it with a touch of humour.
At another promotional event for the film, where their co-star Kriti Sanon was also present, Shahid referenced the viral moment while posing for photogs. He jokingly acted out the incident. Rashmika appeared entertained by the joke and responded with a smile. Check out the video here:
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Thus the narrative around the alleged cold vibes was doused.
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Thus the narrative around the alleged cold vibes was doused.
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Shahid, after the release of Cocktail 2, will have the second season of his hit web show Farzi to look forward to. Rashmika, who got married to actor Vijay Deverakonda recently, is expected to reprise her roles in the sequels Pushpa 3 and Animal Park. Kriti is yet to announce her next.
Rishabh Suri is an Assistant Editor, film critic, and professional overthinker of plot points. He writes for HT City, keeping pace with an industry where news cycles expire long before the popcorn gets cold. He completed his graduation in English Honours from Kirori Mal College, followed by a Master’s degree in English Literature-effectively training his brain to over-analyse classic texts before applying those exact same skills to 3-hour Bollywood blockbusters. He got into the profession when he had barely graduated from college and has been at HT ever since. At HT, Rishabh reviews films with a simple rule: skip the dense academic jargon and get straight to the point. Beyond reviews, as Assistant Editor, he helps navigate the broader circus of showbiz, tracking everything from OTT shifts to sudden box office panics. In a beat driven by loud PR machinery and carefully scripted answers, Rishabh prefers cutting through the noise to focus on how stories get made and why trends shift. When he isn’t writing against a deadline, he is usually sitting in a dark theater, compulsively memorising dialogues. For Rishabh, analysing movies isn't just a day job- it’s a habit he couldn't turn off even if he tried.
