After years of anticipation and global acclaim, Anurag Kashyap’s much-awaited neo-noir thriller Kennedy is finally ready to meet Indian audiences. The film has officially locked its OTT release date, bringing an end to the long wait for fans of the celebrated filmmaker.
Streaming platform ZEE5 announced that Kennedy will premiere on February 20, unveiling a striking new poster to mark the occasion. Shared on the platform’s Instagram handle, the poster features Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhatt in intense, shadow-drenched avatars, perfectly reflecting the dark and gritty tone Kashyap is known for. The caption read: “Darker, deadlier, and undeniably Kashyap. The world-celebrated story of Kennedy is finally coming home on ZEE5. Kennedy premieres 20th Feb, only on ZEE5.”
Fans were quick to react, with comments flooding in almost instantly. “Finally,” wrote one user, echoing the sentiment shared by many who have been waiting for the film’s Indian release.
Interestingly, Kennedy has already built a formidable reputation on the international festival circuit, despite not being released theatrically in India. In 2023, the film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received a seven-minute-long standing ovation—an achievement that placed it firmly in the global spotlight. The film later traveled to the Sydney Film Festival, where it once again earned a standing ovation from audiences. It was also screened closer to home at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, further solidifying its cult buzz.
Actor Abhilash Thapliyal, who plays a key role in the film, previously spoke about the delayed Indian release in an interview with News18 Showsha. Expressing confidence in the project, he said the decision ultimately rested with Anurag Kashyap and described Kennedy as “an amazing film.” He added that taking the film to Cannes was a proud moment for the entire team and called working with Kashyap a career-defining experience.
Written and directed by Anurag Kashyap, Kennedy is produced by Zee Studios along with Ranjan Singh Kabir and Ahuja of Good Bad Films. The story follows a sleep-deprived police officer navigating a morally complex world as he searches for redemption amid violence, chaos, and fractured realities.
With its long-awaited OTT release finally confirmed, Kennedy is poised to bring Anurag Kashyap’s signature darkness back to screens—this time, straight into viewers’ homes.
