After the Ranbir breakup, a noticeable shift occurred in Katrina’s script selection. She moved from being a "girlfriend" to a "partner." In Phone Bhoot (2022) and Merry Christmas (2024), she plays women who use romance as a tool or a puzzle. Post-Vicky, she seems more interested in playing complex, flawed women rather than perfect heroines.

Katrina Kaif 's romantic journey in Bollywood has evolved from high-profile, scrutinized relationships to a stable, private marriage. As of early 2026, she is happily married to actor and recently embraced parenthood. Marriage: Vicky Kaushal (2021–Present)

Kaif's earlier relationships were often the subject of intense media scrutiny and are frequently described as learning curves in her personal growth.

The couple kept their relationship strictly private despite intense paparazzi scrutiny.

Kaif received critical acclaim playing a troubled, heartbroken superstar, subverting her usual romantic heroine trope. The Action-Packed Romance with Salman Khan