If you’ve ever screamed “THIS deserved the trophy!” at your TV (or your group chat), this is your moment. ZEE Cine Awards 2026 is leaning hard into a simple idea: fans aren’t background noise—they’re the deciding vote. And yes, it’s live.
This year’s Viewers’ Choice voting is built for people who actually finish the movie, remember the hook line, and argue about performances like it’s a sport. No twenty-category maze, no “where do I even click?” drama. Just four categories, six nominees each, and your vote doing the loud talking.
And no, you don’t need to be an industry insider. If you watched it, felt it, and still remember it—you’re qualified.
What Can You Vote For In ZCA 2026?
Think of it as a four-button power panel. You’re voting in:
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Viewers’ Choice – Best Film
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Viewers’ Choice – Best Actor (Male)
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Viewers’ Choice – Best Actor (Female)
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Viewers’ Choice – Song of the Year
That’s it. Four picks. Quick vote. Back to life—feeling weirdly influential.
Ready To Vote? Start Here
You can place your vote through several options. Use the official Zee Cine Awards website, the ZEE5 app, WhatsApp, or official social pages that treat comments as votes.
Voting Made Clear Here is the easy route:
- Website: open the Zee Cine Awards voting page, select a category, mark your nominee, and press submit.
- ZEE5 app: search “Zee Cine Awards” inside the app, open the voting tile, and vote category-by-category.
- WhatsApp: message “Hi” to 7700978488 and follow the on-screen prompts—fast, familiar, zero drama.
- Social posts: open the official nominee post and enter your vote in the comments with the listed name and category.
Try this habit: take 30 seconds, complete four categories at once, then carry on. That’s how your vote stays intentional instead of “I’ll do it later” (and later never comes).
The Nominees: Who Are You Backing?
Now for the part that turns calm people into passionate campaign managers. Here are the Viewers’ Choice nominees for ZEE Cine Awards 2026.
Viewers’ Choice Best Film (6 Nominees)
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Dhurandhar
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Chhaava
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Saiyaara
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Sitaare Zameen Par
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Jolly LLB 3
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Jaat
Six very different moods, one trophy. Are you voting for scale and swagger, heart and hope, courtroom chaos, or full-on massy mayhem? This category is basically Bollywood’s buffet—pick your plate.
Viewers’ Choice Best Actor – Male (6 Nominees)
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Ranveer Singh – Dhurandhar
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Vicky Kaushal – Chhaava
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Akshay Kumar – Kesari Chapter 2
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Sunny Deol – Jaat
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Akshay Kumar – Jolly LLB 3
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Dhanush – Tere Ishk Mein
This lineup is pure “choose your fighter.” Two nominations for Akshay means the fan base is going to split like a perfectly cut lemon. Meanwhile, Ranveer brings intensity, Vicky brings weight, Sunny brings thunder, and Dhanush brings that quiet, sharp magnetism that hits you a scene later.
Viewers’ Choice Best Actor – Female (6 Nominees)
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Kriti Sanon – Tere Ishk Mein
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Yami Gautam – Haq
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Kangana Ranaut – Emergency
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Tripti Dimri – Dhadak 2
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Aneet Padda – Saiyaara
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Sonam Bajwa – Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat
This category is where you’ll see fans rally fast, because performances like these aren’t just “good”—they linger. Some are all fire and command, some are soft and quietly devastating, and some simply own the screen like it’s their birthright.
Viewers’ Choice Song Of The Year (6 Nominees)
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Saiyaara Title Song – Saiyaara
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Laal Pari – Housefull 5
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Dhurandhar – Title Track – Dhurandhar
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Uyi Amma – Azaad
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Deewaniyat – Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat
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Aavan Jaavan – War 2
Let’s be honest: this is the “I can’t stop humming it” category. The kind where you pretend you’re over the song, and then it plays once in a cab and you’re back to singing the hook like it’s a life choice.
Fan Math: How To Make Your Favourite Actually Win
Voting isn’t magic—it’s momentum. A few quick tips that genuinely help:
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Pick your “must-win” category first. If you try to campaign for everything, you’ll campaign for nothing.
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Vote early, then remind your people. The first wave matters because it sets the chatter.
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Share the nominee list cleanly. No essays. Just: “Vote for X in category Y.”
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Keep it fun. Nobody joins a fandom campaign that feels like homework.
When Is ZEE Cine Awards 2026?
The 24th Zee Cine Awards 2026 arrives at the NSCI Dome in Worli, Mumbai, on February 28 and March 1. Viewers’ Choice voting stands open. Voting closes on February 25, so place your vote and back your favorite.
Don’t Just Cheer, Choose
Bollywood has always been powered by fans—ticket lines, repeat watches, “one more time” songs, and emotional loyalty that doesn’t need a reason. ZEE Cine Awards 2026 is simply putting a button on that power.
So… who are you backing? Think about the film that shaped your year, the role you still recall, the actor you back in arguments, or the song you hum each day. Cast your vote and share your support.
Bio of Author: Gayatri Tiwari is an experienced digital strategist and entertainment writer, bringing 20+ years of content expertise to one of India’s largest OTT platforms. She blends industry insight with a passion for cinema to deliver engaging, trustworthy perspectives on movies, TV shows and web series.
