11 May,2026 04:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rida Tharana. Pic/Instagram
Content creator Rida Tharana has officially joined the growing list of Indian creators heading to the Cannes Film Festival this year.
The creator recently took to Instagram to share the big news through an emotional video, giving followers a glimpse into her excitement ahead of her Cannes debut.
The announcement quickly grabbed attention online, with fans flooding the comments section with congratulatory messages and calling it a "full circle moment" for the creator.
The excitement didn't just stop with fans. Several creators and industry names who have previously attended Cannes, including Nagma Mirajkar, Ankush Bahuguna, Aastha Shah, Nancy Tyagi, and others, reacted to Rida's post.
Nagma commented, "So so proud of youuuu (red heart emoji)", Ankush wrote, "Have the best time!", while Nancy commented "All the very best!, have Fun, excited to see the looks".
From sharing warm wishes to talking about their own Cannes experiences, their comments added to the growing buzz around her debut appearance at the prestigious film festival.
As anticipation builds, fans are now especially curious about Rida's fashion choices for the red carpet. Social media users have already started guessing who could be designing her Cannes looks, with many speculating whether viral fashion favourite Nancy Tyagi might be behind her outfits. While Rida is keeping details under wraps for now, the conversation around her Cannes fashion moment has already begun online.
The countdown to the Cannes Film Festival 2026 has begun, and Bollywood is once again all set to make a glamorous statement on the global stage. From Cannes favourite Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Alia Bhatt and Aditi Rao Hydari, Indian cinema and fashion are gearing up to command attention at one of the world's most prestigious film festivals.
Alia Bhatt, who will be seen returning to Cannes in her role as Global Ambassador for the brand for the second consecutive year, spoke about her return, saying, "It feels incredibly special to return to Cannes with L'Oreal Paris for the second time. Last year was such an unforgettable experience and I am truly excited to be back for what feels like an even bigger celebration this year. There is a beautiful energy here, one of sisterhood and the celebration of female voices, and it is a privilege to be part of this journey with a brand that so strongly champions women's worth and empowerment."
Names like Karan Johar and Tara Sutaria are also joining in.
