By Afiur
May 19, 2026
Kani Kusruti earned worldwide acclaim for her performance. The film’s success at Cannes and subsequent global recognition placed Kani firmly in conversations.
After winning audiences over through youth-driven digital content and OTT shows, Ahsaas Channa is now stepping onto the global stage with Gudgudi.
Young Malayalam actor Hridhu Haroon gained global recognition through Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light, which created history at Cannes.
Anasuya Sengupta made history at Cannes 2024 by becoming the first Indian actor to win the Best Actress award in the Un Certain Regard category.
Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film premiered in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2025 and received a massive standing ovation.
His performance in The White Tiger earned worldwide acclaim along with a BAFTA nomination, instantly putting him on the global map.