Actor Kriti Sanon has won the Best Actress award at the Zee Cine Awards 2026 for her performance in the romantic drama ‘Tere Ishk Mein’. The honour recognises her portrayal of Mukti in the film, which released in cinemas on November 28, 2025 and received strong audience attention.
A major recognition for the romantic drama
‘Tere Ishk Mein’, directed by Aanand L Rai, features Dhanush and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles. The Hindi language romantic drama is considered a spiritual successor to the 2013 film ‘Raanjhanaa’. The film explores a complex relationship between its two central characters, with Sanon playing a pivotal role in the emotional arc of the story.
The performance earned significant appreciation from audiences and industry observers following the film’s theatrical release. The recognition at the Zee Cine Awards adds another milestone to the film’s journey after its strong reception at the box office.
A film that found strong audience response
Following its release in late November 2025, ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ opened well in cinemas and continued to perform steadily in the following days. The film crossed the Rs 100 crore mark globally within its first week of release, reflecting strong audience interest in the intense romantic drama.
Directed by Aanand L Rai and produced by Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series Films, the film features music by A R Rahman. Its emotional narrative and performances from the lead actors contributed to the strong conversation around the film during its theatrical run.
A milestone moment for Kriti Sanon
The Best Actress win adds to Kriti Sanon’s growing recognition in the Hindi film industry. Over the years, the actor has built a reputation through a mix of commercial entertainers and performance-driven roles.
Her portrayal in ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ is widely regarded as one of the notable performances of her recent career, and the award reinforces her standing among the leading actresses of contemporary Hindi cinema.