Mumbai: Indian actress and producer Iti Acharya returned to the Cannes Film Festival this year with a new slate of film projects, continuing her growing journey as a producer and actor on the global stage. After first stepping into film production at Cannes in 2022, Iti has now brought three additional films that she is producing and co-producing to the international film festival.
Among the projects unveiled by the actress-producer is Triya, a mystical drama centred around a woman torn between duty and desire. Iti will not only headline the film but also produce it, describing the project as a “labour of love” that she has been developing over the past few years. She called Triya one of the most ambitious stories of her career so far.
The actress also introduced a ready-to-release Hindi feature film titled The Shoes I Wore, starring acclaimed Indian actor Innamul Haq and produced under the IQ Cinematics banner. Another project includes the Tamil poetic piece From All Men Around The World, backed by indie collective 3 AM Cigaz.
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May 24, 2026During her interactions at Cannes, Iti emphasised the importance of supporting Indian regional cinema globally and encouraged more filmmakers to participate in international film festivals and film markets.
Apart from cinema, Iti also reflected on her evolving fashion identity at Cannes. Moving away from experimental red-carpet choices, she now focuses on elegance, grace, and timeless styling.
“Working with international teams has taught me to respect the festival’s dress culture while still staying true to my individuality,” she shared, adding, “I don’t want to be known only for my looks, but also for my work and my stories.”
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May 24, 2026She also praised the growing presence of Indian women on the Cannes red carpet, calling their passion, preparation, and commitment towards representing their looks and India on the global stage “inspiring” for the film industry. “ I hope film professionals also start participating at the international film festivals with similar preparation and passion so films can continue to thrive in this new AI era” , she added
