Kriti Sanon Finally Reacts To The Deepika Padukone Comparisons And Honestly, She Saw It Coming

Let’s be real.

The moment Cocktail 2 was announced, everyone had the same question:

“Who’s the next Veronica?”

So when Kriti Sanon stepped into Cocktail 2, comparisons with Deepika Padukone’s iconic character were practically guaranteed. And now, Kriti has finally addressed the conversation that’s been all over social media.

“Do I Expect It? Yes, I Do.”

Instead of pretending the comparisons don’t exist, Kriti took the mature route.

The actress admitted she always expected audiences to compare her character, Ally, with Deepika’s Veronica because the original Cocktail left such a huge impact on pop culture. But she also made it clear that Ally is her own person, with a completely different personality and journey.

Honestly? Fair enough.

You Can’t Replace Veronica

Let’s not rewrite history.

Deepika Padukone’s Veronica wasn’t just another Bollywood character—she became a whole personality type. Fourteen years later, fans still quote her dialogues, recreate her looks, and call her one of Deepika’s career-defining performances.

So expecting audiences not to compare the two characters was never really an option.

Kriti Wants Ally To Stand On Her Own

While acknowledging the comparisons, Kriti explained that she never approached the role as a replacement for Veronica.

Instead, she focused on creating Ally as a fresh character with her own emotions, flaws, and identity. Her goal wasn’t to recreate an icon—it was to tell a different story within the Cocktail universe.

And honestly, that’s probably the smartest way to approach a sequel.

The Internet Is Still Divided

As expected, social media has opinions.

Some viewers feel Veronica remains unmatched, while others believe Kriti has brought something new and refreshing to the franchise. One thing everyone seems to agree on, though? Comparisons were inevitable the moment Cocktail 2 became a sequel.

Know Buddys Take

Here’s the thing about iconic characters…

They don’t get replaced.

They get remembered.

Kriti Sanon wasn’t trying to be Veronica, and that’s exactly why her response makes sense. The original Cocktail gave us one unforgettable character, while Cocktail 2 is trying to create another.

Will fans stop comparing them?

Absolutely not.

But maybe that’s the price of starring in the sequel to one of Bollywood’s most-loved rom-coms.