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Anurag Kashyap's highly anticipated psychological thriller Kennedy is set for its digital debut. The film premiered worldwide in 2023 and was showcased at several international film festivals. It will now be available for streaming on ZEE5 starting on February 20.
Production and distribution challenges reportedly prevented Kennedy from being shown on Indian screens, even after regulatory approval. As a result, the film will be directly released on OTT, marking an important step in making it accessible to Indian audiences.
Kashyap expressed gratitude towards his colleagues and partners on social media, sharing the news and confirming the OTT release. He wrote on Instagram: "Finally, our labour of love, angst and all things in between 'Kennedy' is coming home after travelling the world on @zee5."
“All I can say is I am grateful for having been able to make this film, my team, my producers, my Studio and at the end of the day - jab jab Jo Jo hona hai tab tab so so hota hai,” he added.
Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the news, writing: “SUNNY LEONE - RAHUL BHAT: ANURAG KASHYAP'S 'KENNEDY' TO PREMIERE ON ZEE5... #Kennedy is finally set for its digital premiere... The much-awaited title arrives on #Zee5 on 20 Feb 2026.”
Kennedy story and cast
Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone play the lead roles in the neo-noir criminal thriller Kennedy. The film tells the story of a former police officer who is believed to be dead. In reality, he continues to work in secret within a corrupt system while seeking redemption.
Rahul Bhat portrays the protagonist Uday Shetty, also known as Kennedy, while Sunny Leone plays Charlie, an enigmatic lady who gets closely linked to his mission. Set against the sombre backdrop of Mumbai's underworld, the movie explores issues of crime, morality, and personal responsibility.
The film's prominent supporting cast members include Mohit Takalkar, Megha Burman, Abhilash Thapliyal, and a special appearance by poet Aamir Aziz. The background soundtrack was composed in Prague with the Prague Philharmonic Choir.
The film received a standing ovation at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival's Midnight Screenings section. It was also showcased at several other international film festivals, including the Fantastic Fest in the US, the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, the Sydney Film Festival, and the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.
Production and distribution challenges reportedly prevented Kennedy from being shown on Indian screens, even after regulatory approval. As a result, the film will be directly released on OTT, marking an important step in making it accessible to Indian audiences.
Kashyap expressed gratitude towards his colleagues and partners on social media, sharing the news and confirming the OTT release. He wrote on Instagram: "Finally, our labour of love, angst and all things in between 'Kennedy' is coming home after travelling the world on @zee5."
“All I can say is I am grateful for having been able to make this film, my team, my producers, my Studio and at the end of the day - jab jab Jo Jo hona hai tab tab so so hota hai,” he added.
Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the news, writing: “SUNNY LEONE - RAHUL BHAT: ANURAG KASHYAP'S 'KENNEDY' TO PREMIERE ON ZEE5... #Kennedy is finally set for its digital premiere... The much-awaited title arrives on #Zee5 on 20 Feb 2026.”
SUNNY LEONE - RAHUL BHAT: ANURAG KASHYAP'S 'KENNEDY' TO PREMIERE ON ZEE5... #Kennedy is finally set for its digital premiere... The much-awaited title
arrives on #Zee5 on 20 Feb 2026.
Directed by #AnuragKashyap, the film stars #RahulBhat and #SunnyLeone.#KennedyOnZee5 pic.twitter.com/k01pEemc7j
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 4, 2026
Kennedy story and cast
Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone play the lead roles in the neo-noir criminal thriller Kennedy. The film tells the story of a former police officer who is believed to be dead. In reality, he continues to work in secret within a corrupt system while seeking redemption.
Rahul Bhat portrays the protagonist Uday Shetty, also known as Kennedy, while Sunny Leone plays Charlie, an enigmatic lady who gets closely linked to his mission. Set against the sombre backdrop of Mumbai's underworld, the movie explores issues of crime, morality, and personal responsibility.
The film's prominent supporting cast members include Mohit Takalkar, Megha Burman, Abhilash Thapliyal, and a special appearance by poet Aamir Aziz. The background soundtrack was composed in Prague with the Prague Philharmonic Choir.
The film received a standing ovation at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival's Midnight Screenings section. It was also showcased at several other international film festivals, including the Fantastic Fest in the US, the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, the Sydney Film Festival, and the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.
