Last year, Payal Kapadia made history—her film, the first Indian in Palme d’Or competition in 30 years. India’s Cannes legacy, from Chetan Anand’s protest anthems to Ghaywan’s raw storytelling, is as rich as ever.
But Cannes 2025? It’s not just auteurs and arthouse anymore. It’s red carpets as runways, influencers as accidental diplomats, and angles fine-tuned for the algorithm.
