The glamour surrounding the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival has officially begun as Indian celebrities start arriving in France ahead of the grand celebrations. Among the first stars to grab attention are Alia Bhatt and Tara Sutaria, both of whom turned heads with their striking airport fashion before jetting off to the French Riviera.
While Alia Bhatt is returning to Cannes after her widely discussed debut last year, Tara Sutaria is expected to make her much-awaited first appearance at the prestigious film festival.Â
Alia Bhatt’s Chic Cannes Arrival Look Turns Heads
For her arrival at Cannes, Alia opted for a sharply tailored monochrome outfit that perfectly balanced elegance and power dressing. She wore a structured blazer featuring puffed shoulders and a cinched waist, paired with matching skinny trousers. Completing the look with luxury Gucci accessories, the actor once again showcased her refined fashion sensibility.
Before heading to the French Riviera, Alia was spotted at Mumbai Airport in the early hours of Monday as she departed for France. Her airport appearance quickly grabbed attention online, with fans eagerly waiting to see what she wears on the Cannes red carpet this year.
Tara Sutaria’s Chic Airport Look Fuels Cannes Debut Buzz
Meanwhile, Tara Sutaria served major airport fashion as speculation around her Cannes debut continues to grow stronger. The actor was spotted at the airport late at night in a sophisticated oversized charcoal grey pinstripe pantsuit that effortlessly blended elegance with power dressing.
The structured blazer with broad shoulders and relaxed-fit trousers gave her look a bold, fashion-forward appeal. Underneath the tailored suit, Tara wore a soft white blouse featuring a dramatic tie-neck detail, bringing a touch of vintage Hollywood glamour to the outfit.
She accessorised the ensemble with sleek black sunglasses, further elevating the look with a stylish jet-set vibe. Though Tara has not officially confirmed her Cannes appearance yet, reports suggest that the actor is expected to make her debut at the festival this year.
Indian Celebrities Set To Shine At Cannes 2026
This year’s Cannes Film Festival is expected to witness a strong Indian presence across multiple film industries and creative sectors.
Alongside Alia Bhatt, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will also return to the festival as a global ambassador for L'Oréal Paris. A Cannes regular for years, Aishwarya remains one of the most anticipated Indian celebrities on the iconic red carpet.
Punjabi actor and singer Ammy Virk is all set to make his Cannes debut with his film Chardikala. He will reportedly be joined by co-star Roopi Gill for the event.
Acclaimed filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker will attend Cannes as part of India’s official delegation in his role as the director of the International Film Festival of India.
Marathi cinema is also expected to make its mark at the festival, with veteran actors Ashok Saraf and Nivedita Saraf likely to attend alongside actor Prajakta Mali and producer Kedar Joshi.
Gujarati cinema will reportedly be represented by actor-producer Mansi Parekh and singer-producer Parthiv Gohil.
Meanwhile, Malayalam filmmaker Chidambaram is expected to take his film Balan: The Boy to the Cannes market.
Filmmaker Karan Johar, along with actors Tara Sutaria, Mouni Roy and Pooja Batra, are also expected to attend the global event.
Cannes Film Festival 2026
The Cannes Film Festival, scheduled from May 12 to May 23 in France, remains one of the world’s most prestigious celebrations of cinema and fashion. Over the years, Indian celebrities have transformed Cannes into a global platform for showcasing not just films, but also the country’s evolving fashion and cultural influence.