The newly released film Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, hit theatres on June 19. Along with the film’s release, the makers also dropped a new version of the popular track titled “Bandhu 2.0”. However, instead of celebrations, the song has sparked widespread backlash on social media.

‘Bandhu 2.0’ Faces Heavy Trolling

Shortly after its release, Cocktail 2’s new song began trending online—but for the wrong reasons. Many users criticized the track, calling it:

• Artificial and over-produced

• Lacking strong choreography

• Low on creativity and effort

Social media reactions suggest that fans were disappointed with both the visuals and overall presentation of the song.

Comparison With the Original Song

The original track “Tum Hi Ho Bandhu” from the 2012 film Cocktail starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty, remains one of Bollywood’s most loved party songs.

Fans highlighted that the original version had:

• A natural beach vibe

• Energetic and free-flowing choreography

• Strong emotional recall value

Because of this legacy, expectations from the new version were very high.

Social Media Reactions Go Viral

As soon as “Bandhu 2.0” was released, users began sharing critical reactions on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Some common opinions included:

• The music feels made for “reels culture”

• Choreography looks designed for shortcuts and trends

• Bollywood music quality has declined

One user even sarcastically commented that “more effort goes into commercials than this song.”

Why Fans Are Upset

According to audience reactions, the main reasons behind disappointment are:

• Lack of originality compared to the 2012 hit

• Over-stylized visuals

• Minimal emotional connection with the audience

• Heavy focus on social media virality

Conclusion

While Cocktail 2 was expected to recreate the magic of its predecessor, the response to “Bandhu 2.0” suggests otherwise. Fans of Cocktail feel the original track still holds stronger appeal, leaving the new version struggling to match expectations.

Whether the film recovers from this early backlash will depend on word-of-mouth and overall audience response in the coming days.