Alia Bhatt found herself at the center of online trolling after a video of her appearance on the red carpet at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival went viral, with many on social media saying that the international media and photographers paid little attention to her. in the middle of this Sonu Sood came in with a message of kindness and encouragement. Without directly naming Alia, she made it clear that being on a global stage and representing India is an achievement worth celebrating.
Sonu Sood’s message for trolls
Sonu took to X (formerly Twitter) to show his support amid trolling for Alia. Without naming himself, he shared a strong and clear message. “When one of us walks onto an international stage, it should be a moment of pride, not a reason to find fault. Not all achievements need camera, headline or stranger validation to be meaningful. The courage to be there, represent your craft and lead your journey with grace is an achievement in itself,” she wrote. He also spoke out against online trolling and urged people to be more supportive of each other. “In a world addicted to trolling, choose encouragement. Those who are busy building their dreams don’t have time to tear others down,” he added. She ended her post with a short and sweet message that many believed was meant for Alia. “Keep shining my friend. The right people saw your light,” he wrote.
How Alia Bhatt clapped back at a troll after Cannes 2026
Meanwhile, Alia showed everyone how to handle trolls with a cool and witty reply. While social media said she didn’t get much attention from international paparazzi at Cannes, Alia posted a video on May 13 in which she looked gorgeous in a custom ivory silk gown. Fans and friends from the film industry showered the post with love and praise. But one user tried to mock him: “Too bad no one noticed you.” Alia didn’t hold back. She responded with an honest and confident reply, “Why pity, love? You noticed me :)”.
Sonu Sood’s next project after ‘Fateh’
On the professional front, Sonu Sood made his directorial debut with the action thriller ‘Fateh’, in which he also starred. The film had an impressive ensemble cast, bringing it together Naseeruddin Shah, Jacqueline Fernandez, Vijay Raazand Dibyendu Bhattacharya.
