17 May,2026 01:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Aditi Rao Hydari (Pics/AFP)
The Cannes outing adds another celebrated international fashion moment to Aditi Rao Hydari's global style profile. After earlier making headlines for her elegant sari appearance on the French Riviera, the actor switched to a bold couture statement for this red-carpet appearance. Aditi turned heads at the Cannes Film Festival with a striking fashion moment in a custom lime-green gown by Tony Ward Couture. Blending old-Hollywood glamour with modern elegance, the actor exuded confidence in the dramatic ensemble.
Hydari made a strong style statement at Cannes 2026 in a custom lime-green creation by Tony Ward Couture. The ensemble featured a structured asymmetrical bodice, a dramatic flowing train, and a daring thigh-high slit. The sweeping cape silhouette added a touch of old-Hollywood glamour while maintaining a contemporary edge.
The couture look featured sculptural one-shoulder detailing with cosmic-inspired accents around the bodice, creating movement and dimension under the camera flashes. The fluid drape of the gown balanced the structured silhouette, while the sweeping train added dramatic flair to the red-carpet moment.
The actress attended the screening of El Ser Querido by acclaimed Spanish filmmaker Rodrigo Sorogoyen, where her appearance drew significant attention from photographers, fashion critics, and fans alike. "We're worth it! Cannes state of mind!" Aditi Rao Hydari wrote in her social media post.
Her appearance received an overwhelmingly positive response on social media. Fans and fashion enthusiasts flooded the comment section with praise, with one user commenting, "Stunning!!!!", while another added, "I really loved her gown."
Bollywood actor Siddharth couldn't hold back his admiration for wife Aditi Rao Hydari after her striking appearance on the red carpet at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
The actor shared a snapshot of Hydari walking up the iconic red steps on his Instagram Stories and captioned it with a succinct "W.O.W.", as the actress's high-fashion look grabbed attention.
On the work front, Aditi Rao Hydari was last seen in the film Gandhi Talks, which also starred Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role. She will next be seen in the Prime Video project Welcome to Khoya Mahal alongside Barun Sobti.
