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Anurag Kashyap's 'Kennedy' Teaser Unveils Insomniac Ex-Cop's Dark Thriller

Anurag Kashyap has released the teaser for his upcoming noir thriller 'Kennedy', which is set to premiere on ZEE5 in February. The film stars Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone and follows an insomniac ex-cop, long presumed dead, operating within a corrupt system while seeking redemption. Shot over 30 nights in Mumbai and written during lockdown, the film features a haunting score recorded with the Prague Philharmonic Choir. 'Kennedy' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and has been showcased at numerous international festivals ahead of its digital release.

Key Points: Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy Teaser Out, ZEE5 Premiere in Feb

  • Teaser released for Anurag Kashyap's 28th directorial
  • Stars Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone
  • Premiered at Cannes Midnight Screenings
  • Set for ZEE5 premiere in February
  • Features a haunting score by Prague Philharmonic Choir
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Anurag Kashyap directorial 'Kennedy' tells tale of ex-cop fighting corruption, teaser out

Anurag Kashyap's noir thriller 'Kennedy', starring Rahul Bhat & Sunny Leone, premieres on ZEE5. The film follows an insomniac ex-cop seeking redemption.

Anurag Kashyap directorial 'Kennedy' tells tale of ex-cop fighting corruption, teaser out
"Kennedy was born one night when I couldn't sleep with all that was going around me. - Anurag Kashyap"

Mumbai, February 1

Anurag Kashyap has shared the teaser of his upcoming film 'Kennedy', which will premiere on the streaming platform ZEE5 in February. The film stars Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone.

The noir thriller is the 28th directorial venture of Anurag after critically acclaimed films like 'Gangs of Wasseypur', 'Ugly', 'Nishaanchi' and others. The teaser of the film is finally out.

Written during the lockdown and shot extensively across the nights of Mumbai over a tight 30-day schedule, Kennedy is a dark, atmospheric thriller that follows an insomniac ex-cop long presumed dead who continues to operate within a corrupt system while secretly searching for redemption, as per the press release.

The film's haunting background score, recorded in Prague with the Prague Philharmonic Choir, further elevates the moody, immersive experience.

The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in the Midnight Screenings section and has since been showcased at numerous global festivals, including the Sydney International Film Festival, Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (South Korea), Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival (Switzerland), MOTELX, Lisbon International Horror Film Festival, Indie Meme Film Festival (Austin, Texas), Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, London Indian Film Festival, Fantastic Fest (USA), the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, and the Kolkata International Film Festival, among others.

Zee5 shared the teaser on their Instagram handle.

Speaking about the film's digital premiere, Anurag Kashyap said, "Kennedy was born one night when I couldn't sleep with all that was going around me. I was alone and I was playing Tchaikovsky loud all over my house and there was whisky and empty A4 size sheets and my pilot V 10 that I write with. I didn't know what I was writing and it all poured out. I have received love and an extraordinary response from across the world for it and now I'm excited that the film will now reach its home audience as well as a much wider one. I believe they will also like the film as much."

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting to see Sunny Leone in a serious Anurag Kashyap film. Hope she gets a substantial role and not just a cameo. The premise sounds fantastic - an insomniac ex-cop searching for redemption in a corrupt system. Very relevant for our times.
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Vikram M
Shot in 30 nights across Mumbai and score recorded in Prague! That's some serious dedication. The international festival run is impressive, but honestly, I hope the story connects with the common Indian viewer. Sometimes his films feel a bit too niche for mass appeal.
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Sarah B
As someone who loves world cinema, it's great to see an Indian director getting this kind of global recognition. Cannes, Sydney, Fantastic Fest... the list is amazing. The noir thriller genre is perfect for Kashyap's style. Day one watch on ZEE5!
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Rohit P
The man wrote it during lockdown with whisky and Tchaikovsky! 😂 Only Anurag Kashyap. Jokes aside, the concept is very strong. We need more films that question the system. Hope it has the raw power of Ugly and not just style.
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Michael C
Respectfully, while I admire his craft, I sometimes find Kashyap's portrayal of India to be relentlessly bleak. Yes, we have corruption and darkness, but there is also immense hope and resilience. I hope 'Kennedy' offers a sliver of that light along with its noir atmosphere.

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