Veteran actor and global cinema icon Anupam Kher is all set to dazzle the international stage with his directorial comeback, Tanvi The Great, which is slated to have its world premiere at the prestigious 78th Cannes Film Festival. Kher made the announcement on Monday via Instagram, calling it “more than a moment—it’s the beginning of a global journey.”
The film will be screened at the Marché du Film (MDF) segment of Cannes, setting the tone for a global tour with planned screenings in major cities including London, New York, and Los Angeles. The premiere marks Kher’s return to the director’s chair after a gap of 23 years, his last directorial being Om Jai Jagadish in 2002.
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“WORLD PREMIERE! Global Actor @anupampkher’s directorial venture TANVI THE GREAT ready to shine on the World stage! Making its screening debut at the @mdf_cannes, this is more than a moment, it’s the beginning of a global journey,” read Kher’s post, which was accompanied by the film’s first-look teaser.
The teaser, which runs for 1 minute and 17 seconds, offers an emotional and visually rich glimpse into the world of Tanvi—a poignant tribute to individuality, strength, and artistic expression. With a stirring narrative and powerful visuals, the teaser hints at a film that aims to strike a universal chord.
Tanvi The Great is a musical drama, and it boasts an impressive creative team. The songs have been penned by celebrated lyricist Kausar Munir, while the music is composed by none other than Oscar-winning composer M.M. Keeravani, known globally for his work in RRR and Baahubali.
Produced under the banner of Anupam Kher Studios, the film officially began production on March 8, and has since generated buzz across the industry and beyond. Although the official release date has not yet been announced, anticipation is already sky-high, particularly with the film’s international tour shaping up.
Several Bollywood A-listers and key members of the cast and crew are expected to attend the Cannes screening, adding more glamour to one of the world’s most celebrated film festivals, which runs this year from May 13 to May 24.
With Tanvi The Great, Anupam Kher not only returns to filmmaking but also sets out on a new journey to bring emotionally resonant, Indian-rooted yet globally appealing storytelling to audiences around the world. As the curtain rises at Cannes, all eyes will be on Tanvi The Great—a film that promises to be as powerful as its name.
