Cannes 2025: Urvashi Rautela’s tiara, crystal parrot clutch leave netizens puzzled 'looks like Daaku Maharaj premiere'

Actress Urvashi Rautela returned to the red carpet of the 78th Cannes Film Festival, held at the French Riviera, for the screening of Partir un Jour. However, her colourful fishtail gown and accessories quickly became the subject of intense social media criticism. Rautela’s look failed to impress netizens, many of whom questioned her fashion choices and the appropriateness of her appearance at the global event.

A gown, a tiara and a crystal parrot clutch

Urvashi wore a multi-coloured fishtail gown with a strapless neckline and an elaborate design. She completed the look with a large tiara, matching earrings, and a crystal parrot-shaped clutch from the brand Judith Leiber, reportedly priced at ?4,68,064. Close-up photos of her makeup shared by Diet Sabya further fuelled online discussion, with users describing it as "overdone." One photo also showed Rautela kissing the clutch, adding to the reactions.

Cannes 2025 rules may have been overlooked

According to the new dress code guidelines introduced for Cannes 2025, attendees are prohibited from wearing sheer outfits, large silhouettes, or dresses with long trains. These updates were implemented “for decency reasons,” and the official festival document stated that the welcoming team would deny red carpet access to anyone not in compliance. Rautela’s outfit, which featured a lengthy train and dramatic elements, may have violated these rules, although no official action was reported.

Netizens backlash and reactions

Social media platforms, especially Reddit’s BollyBlindsNGossips, were quick to respond to her red carpet appearance. Comments ranged from confusion to sarcasm. One user wrote, "WHY IS URVASHI RAUTELA WALKING THE CANNES RED CARPET WHAT THE FUUCCCKKK YAAAARRRRR."?

Another said, "Someone please tell Urvashi Rautela that she's at Cannes, not Comic Con."?

A third user added, "Urvashi Rautela for Daaku Maharaj premiere at cannes film festiva."

Despite being a recurring face at Cannes, Rautela’s 2025 appearance has drawn more criticism than appreciation, raising questions around red carpet standards and personal brand image at international events.