After years of thrillers, action, and dark dramas, romance is finding its way back to the big screen, and a new generation of leading ladies is making it look fresh and exciting.
With a mix of soft emotions, fun chemistry, and relatable characters, actresses like Triptii Dimri, Ananya Panday, Medha Shankr, and others are bringing a charming energy to today’s love stories.
Let’s take a look at five actresses who are adding spark to modern romance films.
Triptii Dimri
Triptii Dimri has been winning hearts with her powerful performances, and now she’s ready to bring something different to the screen. In ‘Dhadak 2’, she stars opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi in a story that goes beyond just love. The film talks about identity, caste, and young romance in modern India. Directed by Shazia Iqbal, the film hits theatres on August 1.
Medha Shankr
After making waves with her emotional performance in ’12th Fail’, Medha Shankr is now stepping into a lighter role with ‘Ginny Wedss Sunny 2’. She stars alongside Avinash Tiwary in what promises to be a feel-good, sweet rom-com. Directed by Prasshant Jha, this sequel doesn’t have a release date yet.
Pooja Hegde
Pooja Hegde is joining hands with Varun Dhawan for the first time in this fun, emotional romantic comedy. Titled ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, the movie promises laughter, drama, and a lot of love. Both actors are known for their energy, and their pairing has already caught people’s attention.
Janhvi Kapoor
Janhvi Kapoor is all ready to bring her playful and emotional side to her new film ‘Param Sundari’. She will be seen romancing Sidharth Malhotra, and fans are already swooning over their poster looks. Directed by Tushar Jalota, this film is likely to offer a perfect mix of fun and emotions. The film is likely to release in August.
Ananya Panday
‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’: Yes, the title is a tongue-twister, but it’s catchy! Ananya Panday is teaming up once again with Kartik Aaryan in this light-hearted romantic film that promises laughter, young love, and lots of drama. The film is going to release on February 13, 2026, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
In a time when intense dramas and crime thrillers have taken over the screen, these actresses are giving us something soft, emotional, and very needed.