Priyanka Chopra shines at Cannes Lions 2026

Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas appeared at Cannes Lions 2026, where she spoke about storytelling and filmmaking while attending the global festival celebrating creativity, marketing and entertainment.

The actor took part in a discussion at the Debussy Theatre during the five-day event, sharing her views on originality, creative vision and the process of selecting film projects.

For the occasion, Chopra wore a colour-block halter-neck maxi dress designed by Silvia Tcherassi. Made from Italian fabric and featuring a sleek column silhouette, the outfit was valued at approximately Rs 1.8 lakh. She paired it with leather thong sandals and minimal accessories, including a pink necklace and a Rolex Day-Date watch. Her makeup featured neutral brown tones and a matte finish.

Speaking about storytelling, Chopra said she relies on instinct rather than industry trends when choosing projects.

“I think you follow your gut when it comes to storytelling. I try not to follow trends, because that’s really hard. A trend is interesting right now; it might not be interesting next week. It takes a year for a movie to be made, and by the time next year comes around, will audiences still be interested?” she said.

The actor argued that emotional impact is a more reliable measure of a film’s value than its alignment with current trends.

“So, I try not to think through trends, I try to think through how this makes someone feel. Because my favourite movies, and you can answer as well, are the ones that you talk about later, you kind of revisit them again. It makes you feel something; when you’re leaving the movie theatre, you kind of have something to say about it. So I try to think about when I read scripts for films that I want to make: how does it make me feel if I watch this movie?” she added.

Chopra, who stars in the television series Citadel, said she believes the most memorable films are those that leave a lasting emotional impression and continue to generate discussion long after audiences have seen them.