In 2009, Genelia was cast in the Hindi film "Life Partner", in which she was criticized for her performance. Indian film critic Rajeev Masand commented, "The adorable little imp from "Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na" has turned into a nagging harridan in this film, and how you wish she'd immediately enroll for acting lessons." Her next appearance in 2009 was in the Telugu thriller "Katha", which was well received, and for which she won the 2009 Nandi Special Jury Award. In 2010, Genelia appeared in "Chance Pe Dance" and "Orange", both receiving poor reviews from critics, but her "Uthama Puthiran" was a moderate success in Tamil.