‘Looks like Halloween costume’: Urvashi Rautela trolled for blingy outfit at Cannes 2026

New Delhi: Actress Urvashi Rautela walked the red carpet at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in a blingy silver outfit. However, her entire look, including the outfit, accessories, and makeup, failed to impress the netizens. Many trolled her for “representing India” in such an outfit, while others called her OOTD (Outfit of the day) a “Halloween costume”. Let’s explore how social media users reacted to her red carpet appearance.

Urvashi Rautela trolled for Cannes 2026 appearance

Urvashi Rautela walked the Cannes red carpet for the fifth consecutive time. This year, she opted for an ensemble from the Vietnamese designer label, JoliPoli Couture. However, she was criticised for wearing a Vietnamese designer’s ensemble while representing India at the Cannes Film Festival 2026.

Urvashi Rautela at Cannes 2026.
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After her photos and videos went viral on social media, Reddit users reacted to her look. One user wrote, “@urvashirautela you are representing India 🇮🇳 and wearing a dress from vietnam?”

Another commented, “Is she confused between Met Gala and Cannes?”

“What’s with that head piece 😬😬😬 tacky but it would’ve been better if they styled her a bit less shimmery,” wrote another.

One more user commented, “This looks like a Halloween costume. Urvashi is so pretty idk why she decides on these ridiculous looks.”

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Another wrote, “She could have slayed without that hideous hairstyle and makeup. She should stop doing this.”

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What was Urvashi Rautela wearing?

Urvashi Rautela opted for a gown featuring a body-hugging sheer silhouette. The bodice was heavily encrusted with silver crystals, beads, and architectural stonework. She teamed up with a shimmery maang tikka-styled headpiece and sparkling tassels. She paired her look with a sheer cape.

Speaking to Brut India at the event, she said, “Whenever I represent my country, I’m no more Urvashi, I’m India… I’m wearing this very beautiful designer from Vietnam called JoliPoli, and it’s my pleasure to represent my country India at the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival 2026. It’s my fifth year in a row. I feel very proud, and I’ve always represented my country in the best possible manner… Today is going to be truly special.”