The best Katrina Kaif movies to watch are Namastey London (2007), New York (2009), Raajneeti (2010), Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011), Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), Zero (2018) and Merry Christmas (2024). Together they show her range across romance, drama, action and thriller.
Katrina Kaif made her film debut with Boom in 2003 and became one of Hindi cinema’s most bankable stars through the late 2000s and 2010s. This refreshed list keeps the seven films from our original article, fixes some details and adds two more titles that fans often search for. You can find more film guides in our entertainment section.
- Best Katrina Kaif movies: quick list
- 1. Namastey London (2007)
- 2. New York (2009)
- 3. Raajneeti (2010)
- 4. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
- 5. Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011)
- 6. Ek Tha Tiger (2012)
- 7. Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)
- 8. Zero (2018)
- 9. Merry Christmas (2024)
- Beyond the films
- Frequently asked questions
Best Katrina Kaif movies: quick list
| Film | Year | Director | Her role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namastey London | 2007 | Vipul Amrutlal Shah | Jasmeet “Jazz” Malhotra |
| New York | 2009 | Kabir Khan | Maya |
| Raajneeti | 2010 | Prakash Jha | Indu Pratap |
| Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | 2011 | Zoya Akhtar | Laila |
| Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | 2011 | Ali Abbas Zafar | Dimple Dixit |
| Ek Tha Tiger | 2012 | Kabir Khan | Zoya |
| Jab Tak Hai Jaan | 2012 | Yash Chopra | Meera Thapar |
| Zero | 2018 | Aanand L. Rai | Babita Kumari |
| Merry Christmas | 2024 | Sriram Raghavan | Maria |
1. Namastey London (2007)
In Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s romantic comedy, Katrina plays Jazz, a London-born girl who resists her father’s plan to marry her to a Punjabi villager, played by Akshay Kumar. The story moves between England and Punjab and leans on family drama and humour.
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The film was one of her early commercial successes and is still remembered for its music and the clash between a British upbringing and Indian family values.
2. New York (2009)
Kabir Khan’s drama follows three college friends in the United States whose lives change after the 11 September 2001 attacks. Katrina plays Maya, opposite John Abraham and Neil Nitin Mukesh.
The role was more serious than her earlier work and earned her a Filmfare nomination for Best Actress. It marked a turning point in how critics viewed her acting.
3. Raajneeti (2010)
Prakash Jha’s political drama has a large ensemble cast, including Ranbir Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Arjun Rampal, Manoj Bajpayee and Nana Patekar. Katrina plays Indu Pratap, a young woman pulled into a family power struggle who later enters politics herself.
The film was a box office success, and it gave her a chance to play a character who grows from a bystander into a political figure.
4. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
Zoya Akhtar’s road film follows three friends, played by Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol, on a bachelor trip across Spain. Katrina plays Laila, a diving instructor who helps one of them loosen up and rethink his life.
The film has a lasting fan base among young viewers and is one of the most rewatched Hindi films of its decade. Her easy, natural screen presence here is often cited as one of her best.
5. Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011)
In Ali Abbas Zafar’s first film as director, Katrina plays Dimple Dixit, a carefree young woman set to marry one brother who falls for the other, played by Imran Khan. The comedy works largely because of her energetic, unpredictable character.
She received her second Filmfare nomination for Best Actress for this role.
6. Ek Tha Tiger (2012)
Kabir Khan’s spy thriller pairs Katrina with Salman Khan. She plays Zoya, an agent of Pakistan’s ISI who falls in love with an Indian R&AW agent, Tiger. She performed several action scenes in the film.
The film started what is now the YRF Spy Universe. She returned as Zoya in Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), her highest-grossing film, and in Tiger 3 (2023).
7. Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)
This romantic drama was the last film directed by Yash Chopra, who died before its release. Katrina plays Meera Thapar, a woman in London who makes a promise to God that changes her relationship with Samar, played by Shah Rukh Khan. Anushka Sharma co-stars.
The film is remembered for its music by A. R. Rahman and for its old-school, Yash Chopra style of romance.
8. Zero (2018)
In Aanand L. Rai’s film, Katrina plays Babita Kumari, a famous film star struggling with heartbreak and alcohol. Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma lead the film.
The film did not do well at the box office, but her performance was widely praised. She won the Zee Cine Award for Best Supporting Actress and was nominated for the Filmfare award in the same category.
9. Merry Christmas (2024)
Sriram Raghavan’s thriller pairs Katrina with Vijay Sethupathi as two strangers who meet on Christmas Eve in old Bombay, with the night turning into a mystery. The film was shot in both Hindi and Tamil.
It is the best recent example of her moving towards smaller, performance-led roles, and her quieter, layered performance drew good reviews.
Beyond the films
Katrina launched her make-up brand, Kay Beauty, with Nykaa in 2019. She married actor Vicky Kaushal in December 2021, and the couple welcomed a son in November 2025, as reported widely. Read more profiles of film personalities in our people section.
Frequently asked questions
Which is Katrina Kaif’s best movie?
Fans and critics most often pick Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, while New York and Zero are cited for her strongest performances.
What was Katrina Kaif’s first film?
Her first film was Boom (2003), directed by Kaizad Gustad. It did not succeed, and her breakthrough came later with films such as Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? and Namastey London.
What is Katrina Kaif’s highest-grossing film?
Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), co-starring Salman Khan, is her highest-grossing film.
What is Katrina Kaif’s latest movie?
Her most recent major release is Merry Christmas (January 2024), directed by Sriram Raghavan, which followed Tiger 3 in November 2023.
Sources: Wikipedia: Katrina Kaif and Wikipedia: Katrina Kaif filmography.
