The loudest moment of awards season isn’t always the trophy lift. Sometimes it’s right now—when fandoms wake up, group chats start campaigning, and “I’ll vote later” turns into “wait… did we lose by 200 votes?”
The 24th Zee Cine Awards 2026 hits the NSCI Dome, Worli, Mumbai on February 28 and March 1, and Viewers’ Choice voting closes on February 25. So if you have a favourite, don’t park it in your brain’s “later” folder—open the official ZCA ’26 voting page and lock your pick in.
Because here’s the thing about Viewers’ Choice: it rewards effort. Not just in performance, but in fandom. A great performance can still lose if the fans assume “everyone else will vote.” Spoiler: everyone else is also assuming that.
What Can You Vote For In ZCA 2026?
ZCA 2026 keeps voting refreshingly simple: four Viewers’ Choice categories, six nominees in each. No endless scrolling, no confusion—pick, submit, move on with your day feeling oddly powerful.
You can vote for Viewers’ Choice Best Film, Best Actor (Male), Best Actor (Female), and Song of the Year.
Why This Best Actor Race Feels Like A Photo Finish
“Best Actor” often becomes a tug-of-war between a big, crowd-pleasing performance and a quieter one that sneaks up on you. This year, the lane lines are blurred—star power, craft, swagger, vulnerability, and pure screen-gravity are all competing in the same room.
And because this is Viewers’ Choice, the deciding factor isn’t a jury discussion—it’s fans showing up. That’s why one vote actually matters here. Not as a slogan. As arithmetic.
Viewers’ Choice – Best Actor (Male): Six Powerhouses Compete
The nominees: Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Akshay Kumar, Sunny Deol, Akshay Kumar again, and Dhanush.
This race feels like a clash of fan armies. No calm. No mercy.
Ranveer storms into scenes with fire in his eyes. He grabs space and dares you to look away. Even when he stands still, he owns the frame. Vicky fights in a different field. He builds pressure through restraint. He lets silence speak. Then he lands the punch.
Akshay holds two spots on this list. That twist changes the battle. His fans can split their votes, or they can unite behind one role and push hard. That choice shapes the result. Sunny Deol walks in with thunder. He raises fists. He lifts crowds. He brings the kind of force that makes fans shout before the big line lands.
Dhanush plays with control. He turns a glance into a speech. He tightens his jaw and tells a full story. He does not chase noise. He commands respect.
Now ask yourself this. Which performance did you defend in group chats? Which one did you replay? Which scene did you quote like a slogan? That answer reveals your loyalty.
Still torn between two names? Choose the one whose loss would ruin your night. Choose the one you would fight for online.This vote crowns more than talent. It crowns pride.
Viewers’ Choice – Best Actor (Female): Six Names, Six Energies
Kriti Sanon, Yami Gautam, Kangana Ranaut, Tripti Dimri, Aneet Padda, and Sonam Bajwa stand as nominees.
The lineup feels rich and varied. Kriti moves with balance. She shows heart, wit, fire, and doubt in one sweep. Yami trusts craft and focus. She builds tension in quiet spaces and lets it bloom after the cut. Kangana charges into scenes with bold drive. She shapes the frame through strength and will.
Tripti draws you in with layered emotion. Aneet carries promise and light. Sonam brings style, warmth, and strength together. Tripti has that “sneaks into the character” quality—no announcements, just immersion. Aneet brings fresh, spark energy, the kind that can flip a category when fans move fast. And Sonam Bajwa carries an easy charisma that audiences instantly warm to—bright on the surface, but capable of landing emotional beats without over-selling them.
If you’ve ever said, “She carried it,” this is where that sentence becomes a vote.
How To Vote In Under A Minute
Go to the official ZCA ’26 voting page, choose Best Actor (Male) or Best Actor (Female), tap your pick, and submit. That’s it.
The smarter move? Don’t vote alone. Drop the link in your friend group, add a quick “I voted—your turn,” and watch how fast five votes become fifty. It’s not spam if it’s cinema… okay, it’s still technically spam, but at least it’s for a noble cause.
And please don’t wait—voting closes on February 25, and “I forgot” is the most painful way to watch your favourite lose.
Final Word: Don’t Let Your Favourite Lose By A Handful Of Votes
Awards nights look glamorous on stage, but they’re built in the days before—click by click, fan by fan. If you truly believe your star owned the year, this is the moment to show it.
Vote now, send the link to your Bollywood-obsessed friends, and let’s turn this neck-to-neck battle into a clean win.
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.
