Honestly, Sandip Patel was not the biggest star in the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, but he is all over social media right now. The Augusta, Georgia-based producer made waves at the global film event for his upcoming Hollywood film “Holy Father”. There were several Bollywood A-list actors such as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (who returned as the face of L’Oréal Paris), Alia Bhatt, Tara Sutaria, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Huma Qureshi. Patel attended Cannes to display his production banner, SRHP Films, which has been doing Hollywood and Indian projects in the last couple of years.
- Sandip Patel attended Cannes 2026 with SRHP Films
- His Hollywood film “Holy Father” drew attention at the festival
- The film stars Eric Roberts and Mary Lyrette
- Patel has launched another project, “Sundown Town”
- SRHP Films is working on Bollywood and Hollywood projects
Why People are Raving About Sandip Patel at Cannes
Cannes publicises the year’s most anticipated movies, and it has red carpets for global stars. So when a new face shows up, people naturally get curious. This is what happened with Sandip Patel this year. According to FirstPost, Patel was at the festival for Holy Father, an upcoming Hollywood feature directed by Shravan Tiwari. The star cast of the film includes Eric Roberts and Mary Lyrette.
It drew attention during meetings and networking sessions at the festival. A lot of praise was received from the film’s international setup. People at the festival also noticed Patel was having chats with industry professionals and, who knows, discussing more projects.
From Georgia to Global Film Events
Sandip Patel has been living in Augusta, Georgia, for more than 20 years now. Over the years, he has built his own production banner to work in different genres and markets. His journey itself is very interesting. There was no overnight viral moment or sudden fame. Most people have only heard about him since he was seen at Cannes. As reported by NDTV, SRHP Films has earlier worked on crime thrillers, dramas and supernatural stories.
Some projects produced under this banner have been streamed on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and ZEE5. Patel is not limited to Bollywood or independent cinema. He is trying to make films for a vast audience. He believes that the streaming platforms have made it a lot easier to target outside the region.
‘Holy Father’ becomes the big talking point
Out of all the projects of SRHP Films, Holy Father is clearly creating the most hype at the moment. The film is directed by Shravan Tiwari. Reports claim that the project attracted interest because of its budget, cast and cinematography. According to CNBC TV18, Patel used the Cannes platform to introduce the film to overseas markets and also in the hope of getting a good partner for international distribution. The makers are saying that Holy Father is a film that has both Hollywood production and an emotional story that has the potential to connect with wide audiences.
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Another Hollywood Project is Already in the Queue
No doubt, the Holy Father took the spotlight, but Patel was also seen promoting his next project called “Sundown Town”. Based on News18, it is directed by Shravan Tiwari and its launch ceremony is in the United States on May 23, 2026. It is being produced by Sandip Patel and Rita Patel under the SRHP Films banner and is going to be released in 2027.
SRHP Films is still working on Hindi films, too
Even with its growing popularity in the Hollywood industry, SRHP Films has not stepped away from Indian cinema. The next biggest Hindi-language project is Two Zero One Four. It has Jackie Shroff and Akshay Oberoi in it. The film is directed by Shravan Tiwari and is expected to be released in 2026. This balance of work between Bollywood and Hollywood projects has slowly become an image of SRHP Films. Rather than choosing one side, Patel appears interested in creating films that sit somewhere in between — Indian stories with international appeal.
Building Connections Beyond Films
Apart from promoting his movies, Patel smartly spent time networking during Cannes 2026. As a member of the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA), he was guided by IMPPA Vice President Atul Patel to make and grab opportunities in global film events. Award-winning photographer and digital marketing expert Ashvin Borad also supported Patel during the festival. According to reports, there were some discussions at the festival about how Indian filmmakers have grown in the international market in just a few years and created a new fanbase outside India.
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A Producer People are Now Watching Closely
Sandip Patel can be a new name for film followers, but Cannes 2026 has completely changed his image. Between Holy Father and Sundown Town, there are many other projects in progress. SRHP Films is slowly making its place in international cinema. We know it’s too early to predict how far these projects will go, but one thing is clear — Patel cannot be ignored. After Cannes this year, more people know his name, and many will now be watching his films and wait to see what he drops next.
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Sources and References
- Firstpost – Patel was at Cannes for the promotion of “Holy Father”.
- News18 – Sundown Town launch ceremony will be in the United States on May 23, 2026.
- NDTV – SRHP Films has worked on crime thrillers, dramas and supernatural stories.
- CNBC TV18 – Patel used the Cannes platform to introduce his film to overseas markets.
