Janhvi Kapoor, one of the most promising young talents in Indian cinema, is set to mark a major milestone in her flourishing career with her debut appearance at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025. The 28-year-old actress will grace the global stage for the world premiere of Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, which has been selected for the Un Certain Regard section at the 78th edition of the festival, running from May 13 to May 24, 2025.
Homebound, a poignant drama exploring themes of dignity, friendship, and small-town aspirations, stars Janhvi alongside Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa. The film is backed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and executive-produced by Martin Scorsese, raising expectations in global cinephile circles. Ghaywan’s return to Cannes, a decade after his critically acclaimed Masaan (2015), adds further weight to the project.
Kapoor’s involvement in such a culturally resonant film signals her evolution from a Bollywood debutante to a serious, international performer with range and depth.
Kapoor is expected to walk the Cannes red carpet with director Neeraj Ghaywan, co-star Ishaan Khatter, and producer Karan Johar. Known for her bold and refined fashion sense, her appearance at the French Riviera is widely anticipated by both fashion and film enthusiasts. She joins a strong Indian contingent at Cannes 2025, which includes the likes of Alia Bhatt and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
The screening of Homebound alongside high-profile international titles, including Scarlett Johansson’s Eleanor the Great, marks a pivotal moment in Janhvi’s career and solidifies her status as a rising global talent.
Janhvi’s Cannes debut follows an action-packed year on the professional front. Her upcoming films include Peddi, a high-profile Telugu project opposite Ram Charan, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, and Param Sundari, a Hindi film with Sidharth Malhotra.
Her foray into South Indian cinema, notably her role opposite Jr. NTR in Devara: Part 1 (2024), has significantly expanded her pan-Indian appeal. This strategic cross-industry engagement has helped her bridge the divide between Bollywood and regional cinema—an increasingly valuable trait in the evolving entertainment landscape.
Since her debut in Dhadak (2018), Janhvi Kapoor’s journey has been closely watched—initially under the shadow of her iconic mother, Sridevi. However, with powerful performances in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020), Mili (2022), Bawaal (2023), and recent 2024 releases Mr. & Mrs. Mahi and Ulajh, she has emerged as a talent in her own right.
As Janhvi Kapoor steps onto the red carpet at Cannes 2025, she does so not just as a glamorous starlet, but as a representative of the new generation of Indian actors who are embracing bold, layered narratives and eyeing global opportunities.
Her Cannes debut is more than a career milestone—it’s a signal of her potential to become a true global icon.