What was meant to be a high-energy promotional stop for Cocktail 2 in Pune reportedly descended into chaos after an overwhelming crowd forced organisers to cut the event short.

Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna were scheduled to spend nearly 40 minutes at Phoenix Market City in Viman Nagar on Friday (June 12), but the appearance reportedly lasted barely 10 minutes after fans broke through barricades and surged towards the stars.

“It became impossible to control the crowd within minutes. People started pushing from all sides and barricades gave way,” an eyewitness told mid-day.

Another witness added, “The actors could barely spend any time on stage. Security immediately stepped in and to move them out once the crowd surged forward.”

Sources claim Shahid’s clothes were torn in the commotion as security personnel rushed the trio to safety. “There was a lot of screaming and pushing. Fans were trying to get as close as possible to the stars. The security team looked overwhelmed for a few moments,” said another eyewitness.

The frenzy reportedly led to traffic snarls around Viman Nagar and Nagar Road, with crowds continuing to gather even after the actors had left. Insiders say the team has since increased security for upcoming public appearances.

“More security personnel are expected to be present with the actors during future promotional events,” a source said.

Amid the chaos, a video that surfaced online showed Kriti Sanon holding on to Rashmika Mandanna and guiding her through the crowd as security struggled to create a passage. Netizens praised Kriti’s protective gesture, with many likening her to an “elder sister” looking out for her co-star.