Cannes 2026: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Alia Bhatt & Aditi Rao Hydari Set to Glam Up

For more than two decades, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has remained one of India’s most celebrated faces at the Cannes Film Festival, and this year will be no different. The actress is set to make yet another glamorous appearance at the prestigious global event, continuing a legacy that has become closely associated with Indian representation at Cannes.

Aishwarya is expected to attend the 2026 edition of the festival as the global ambassador for L’Oréal Paris . Over the years, her Cannes appearances have consistently created headlines, with her red carpet looks becoming some of the most talked-about moments from the festival.

This year too, several Indian celebrities are likely to add star power to Cannes. Alia Bhatt, Aditi Rao Hydari, Tara Sutaria, and filmmaker Karan Johar are also expected to attend the event, which begins on May 12.

While Bollywood celebrities are gearing up for a strong presence at the festival, Telugu cinema may not have major representation this time. Last year, Allu Arjun drew massive attention from South Indian audiences with his appearance at Cannes, but no leading Telugu actor is expected to participate this year.

On the professional front, Aishwarya has remained selective about her projects and has not yet officially revealed her next film. However, industry buzz suggests that she could reunite with filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma for Sarkar 4, a project that has already started generating curiosity among movie lovers.