The event, hosted by Shah Rukh Khan and Vicky Kaushal, celebrated talents from the South Indian film industry. Ananya described CTRL as "very scary," noting her lack of tech knowledge and how the film left her family in silence for ten minutes after watching it. She remarked, “Initially, it felt like a distant reality, but now it feels almost documentary-like.”

In CTRL, Ananya plays Nella, who gives artificial intelligence the power to control her life, leading to dire consequences. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the film will stream on Netflix.

Additionally, Ananya reflected on her web series Call Me Bae, imagining her character would seek tips from the iconic Poo from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. She also expressed her enthusiasm for watching Shah Rukh Khan host the IIFA, calling him her favorite and recalling how she used to record his shows to rewatch.