With Bollywood upping its content game and the audiences craving fresh, fearless female-led stories, our actresses are stepping into the limelight with exciting projects brewing. From reprising fan-favourite characters to taking audiences on a rollercoaster of thrills, the leading ladies have some juicy lineups ahead. Take a look!
The Next Big Roles For Bollywood’s Leading Actresses
Ananya Panday – Call Me Bae S2
Ananya Panday
Ananya Panday In Call Me Bae S2
Ananya Panday is reprising her role as the bubbly Bae for the second season of Call Me Bae. As per reports, the actress has begun shooting in Mumbai, and the show is said to bring back Ananya with most of the original cast. With Collin D’Cunha back in the director’s chair, Call Me Bae 2 promises to be homecoming for the entire team!
Pratibha Ranta – Accused
Pratibha Ranta
Pratibha Ranta in Accused
Pratibha Ranta steps into an intense territory with Accused, a psychological thriller co-starring Konkona Sen Sharma. The story puts both actors in an intense, character-first drama, wherein a respected doctor faces damaging reputations. Directed by Anubhuti Kashyap, Accused stands out for its dark theme and a close focus on its characters, setting it apart within the 2026 lineup of releases. It is scheduled to begin streaming on Netflix on February 27.
Ahsaas Channa – Mismatched S4
Ahsaas Channa
Ahsaas Channa in Mismatched S4
Ahsaas Channa is all set to bring back the innocence and sweet love as Vinny in the final season of the beloved series, Mismatched. The last season of Netflix’s romantic drama series was announced on February 3, and ever since, it has left audiences excited about Ahsaas Channa’s sweet chemistry with Taaruk Raina. Directed by Divyang Thakkar, Mismatched S4 is yet to receive a release date.
Aneet Padda – Nyaya
Aneet Padda
Aneet Padda in Nyaya
Aneet Padda, who gained fame with Saiyaara, is coming up with the courtroom drama, Nyaya, alongside Fatima Sana Shaikh and Arjun Mathur. Directed by Nitya Mehra, the film focuses on a young survivor fighting injustice. Nyaya aims to highlight strong themes of justice, power, balance, and courage.
Nitanshi Goel – Takshakudu
Nitanshi Goel
Nitanshi Goel in Takshakudu
Nitanshi Goel is all set to share the screen space with Anand Deverakonda in Takshakudu, a Telugu fantasy thriller inspired by rural folktales. Set for a Netflix premiere soon, the film explores fantasy, moral conflict, and human greed. Directed by Vinod Anantoju, Takshakudu is yet to receive a release date.
As these actresses are clearly not playing it safe, their upcoming lineups promise variety, daring storytelling and performances that could shape the next phase of their careers.
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