After enduring years of online mockery for her roles in movies such as Liger and Student of the Year 2, Pati Patni Aur Woh Ananya Panday has silenced her naysayers with a series of outstanding performances. Following her portrayal in Kho Gaye Hum Kahan the actress is now garnering even more acclaim with the unveiling of the trailer for her forthcoming cyber thriller CTRL scheduled to debut on Netflix on October 4.

The Netflix film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan released on December 26 features Ananya Panday and Siddhant Chaturvedi in a romantic drama helmed by Arjun Varain Singh. The movie has garnered reviews with audiences applauding Ananya's portrayal of Ahana as a standout performance in her career. Viewers have commended her evolution in script selection and her ability to deliver nuanced portrayals with one user noting, "Ananya Panday has finally hit the right notes."

Building on the success of Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Ananya maintained her momentum with her starring performance in Prime Videos series Call Me Bae. In this show she offered a portrayal of Gen-Z showcasing her characters evolution from a sassy wealthy woman to someone confronting real life obstacles. Both critics and audiences have applauded Ananya for her genuine nature and charisma.

With the release of the CTRL trailer on September 25 Ananya is once again making headlines. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane CTRL features Ananya as Nella a woman who hands over control of her life to a digital persona via an app named "ctrl." The trailer showcases Nella's connection with Joe portrayed by Vihaan Samat a social media sensation. When Nella uncovers Joes infidelity, she contemplates erasing him only to have him mysteriously vanish in reality. The movie explores the complexities, between virtual and real-life identities offering a captivating and technology infused storyline.

Supporters wasted no time in applauding Ananya for her portrayal in the teaser. Reactions on social media have varied from describing her as "next Alia Bhatt" to praising her for "levelling up" with each role. One user wrote, "This is crazy. Ananya is doing great stuff!" while another remarked, "Ananya Panday is the upcoming Alia Bhatt for sure—levels up every damn time."

CTRL is a film brought to life by Nikhil Dwivedi and Arya A Menon under the banners of Saffron and Andolan Productions. This marks Ananya's collaboration with Vihaan Samat following their work together in Call Me Bae. The anticipation for the film’s release is palpable as fans look forward to yet another remarkable performance from the talented actress.

With every project Ananya Panday proves her talent winning the admiration of both critics and fans. As she progresses in her career people are eager to witness her next move.