2015 interview reveals Ranbir Kapoor advised against Deepika Padukone's "Cocktail" role, but appreciated her performance.

Ranbir Kapoor expressed concerns about Deepika Padukone's choice to star in the 2012 film "Cocktail," doubting it would benefit her career. In a 2015 interview, he revealed he advised against the role but appreciated her instinct and performance, despite not being a fan of the film itself. "Cocktail," featuring Deepika as Veronica, has since become a beloved film. Deepika is also set to appear in "Singham Again" alongside Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh.