Kriti Sanon’s Intense Transformation for ‘Cocktail 2’: Lean, Toned and Camera-Ready Without Losing Her Glow

Mumbai: Actress Kriti Sanon underwent one of her most demanding fitness transformations for her upcoming film Cocktail 2, following a carefully structured training and nutrition programme designed to make her lean and toned while maintaining a healthy, radiant appearance.

On Thursday, Kriti shared a glimpse of her fitness journey on Instagram Stories by reposting a video from her fitness coach, Karan Sawhney.

In the video, the actress is seen performing an incline walk on a treadmill, a key component of her fitness routine. Explaining the transformation process, Karan revealed that the role required Kriti to achieve a level of fitness unlike anything she had done before.

“The brief for ‘Cocktail 2’ was very different. For the first time, Kriti was preparing for a bikini scene. She needed to look super toned, super fit and very lean, with visible abs throughout the film,” he said.

According to Karan, the actress trained six days a week, combining heavy strength training, incline walking, Zone 2 cardio, a high-protein diet and disciplined sleep routines. The goal was to reduce body fat while preserving muscle mass and overall vitality.

In a detailed social media post, Karan explained that the challenge was not simply about getting lean.

“She had to be fit and lean, not size zero,” he wrote. “The real challenge was maintaining her glow and ensuring her face didn't look hollow while achieving a highly toned physique. We had to strike the perfect balance between being camera-ready and looking healthy.”

He added that every phase of the programme was planned in consultation with director Homi Adajania to align with the vision for Kriti’s character, Ally.

The fitness regimen included:

• Heavy strength training to build muscle definition.
• Incline walking for sustainable fat loss.
• Zone 2 cardio to improve endurance without excessive fatigue.
• A high-protein, calorie-controlled nutrition plan.
• Strict attention to recovery, sleep and daily activity levels.

Karan praised Kriti's dedication, discipline and consistency throughout the process, stating that her commitment helped bring the character of Ally to life on screen.

Calling the transformation more than just a physical makeover, he described it as a journey driven by the actress’s determination to honour both the character and the filmmaker’s vision.

Cocktail 2 is among Kriti Sanon's most anticipated upcoming projects and is expected to showcase the actress in a distinctly different avatar.

With inputs from IANS