'She Is Worthy Of It': Netizens back Kriti Sanon as the natural successor to Deepika Padukone's 'Cocktail' legacy amid sequel's release

Cocktail 2 has finally hit theatres today, bringing together an exciting ensemble led by Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna and Shahid Kapoor. Ever since the first shows began, social media has been flooded with reactions from audiences praising the film, with a major share of the conversation centered around Kriti Sanon's portrayal of Ally. From her screen presence and glamour to her performance range, netizens have been celebrating the actress across platforms, with many calling it one of her finest performances to date.

Fans were quick to express their admiration online. One user wrote, "#KritiSanon is now easily the queen of acting". Another shared, "Agar kisi ko Deepika wali legacy carry karni thi toh Kriti deserves that n pre show dekhke aur bhi strongly feel hua mujhe yeh She is worthy of it ❤️ #Cocktail2". Echoing a similar sentiment, a fan posted, "After watching Ally, I genuinely feel Kriti is the most worthy actress to carry forward the space Deepika created. She has the beauty, the screen presence and now the range to back it up AND THE HEIGHT!!!"

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Several viewers also highlighted Kriti's impact on screen. "Kriti Sanon’s entry is all about confidence and effortless glamour. With a striking look, a bold attitude, and a commanding screen presence, she instantly grabs every bit of attention," wrote one user. Another tweeted, "I swear I wasn't expecting Walked into #Cocktail2 for a fun watch and walked out completely obsessed with #KritiSanon 🔥 KYA ACTOR HAI BANDI !!!".

Comments such as "#KritiSanon is looking illegal levels of gorgeous in #Cocktail2 AND CAMERA LOVES HER", "Screen pe aate hi aankhein sirf Kriti pe hi thi…. kya screen presence hai yaar... full superstar energy!!!!! #Cocktail2 PreShow", "Do Patti ➝ Mukti ➝ Ally ??? 🔥 kya actress hai yaar #Cocktail2 Kriti Sanon is literally collecting personalities at this point every character feels like a different person", "#KritiSanon delivers the finest performance of her career...