Indian actress Alia Bhatt made her appearance at the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival 2026, but a viral red carpet video soon became the center of discussion on social media.

The actress had attended the event in a blush- toned gown designed by Tamara Ralph. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, her look also included statement jewellery that completed the appearance.

Soon after videos from the red carpet surfaced online, several users claimed that photographers at the venue appeared more focused on other celebrities nearby during Alia’s walk.

In the clip shared online, Alia had been seen smiling, waving at the crowd, and posing for cameras on the red carpet.

The moment later triggered mixed reactions from internet users. One user wrote, “My heart breaks here.” Another commented, “Koi photo hi nahi le raha.”

Some users supported the actress and praised her confidence during the appearance. Another social media user wrote, “Love her confidence.”

The discussion around the viral clip continued across social media platforms as more users reacted to the Cannes moment.

On the professional front, Alia will next appear in Alpha alongside Sharvari and Bobby Deol. The Dear Zindagi actress is also working on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.

According to reports, she has joined Tumbbad 2's cast for a brief but important role.