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Rahul Bhat on 'Kennedy': A Lonely, Angry, Vulnerable Character's Redemption

Actor Rahul Bhat delves into the complex psyche of his titular character in the upcoming film 'Kennedy', describing him as lonely, angry, and vulnerable. The film, directed by Anurag Kashyap, is a stylized Mumbai noir following a former cop turned contract killer haunted by his past. Featuring a moody narrative of silence, rage, and survival, the movie also stars Sunny Leone in a pivotal role. 'Kennedy' is set to premiere on the streaming platform ZEE5 on February 20, 2026.

Key Points: Rahul Bhat on Playing Kennedy | Anurag Kashyap's Noir Film

  • Rahul Bhat plays a former cop turned killer
  • Film is a gritty Mumbai noir thriller
  • Anurag Kashyap calls it a personal project
  • Set to premiere on ZEE5
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Rahul Bhat calls his 'Kennedy' character lonely, angry, vulnerable

Actor Rahul Bhat describes his titular role in Anurag Kashyap's 'Kennedy' as lonely, angry, and vulnerable. The gritty noir film premieres on ZEE5.

"Playing Kennedy changed me. He is lonely, angry, vulnerable, and constantly running from his past. - Rahul Bhat"

Los Angeles, Feb 8

Actor Rahul Bhat, who essays the titular role in the upcoming film 'Kennedy', has called his character lonely, angry, vulnerable.

The trailer of the film was unveiled on Sunday, and it teases a moody, atmospheric narrative filled with silence, rage, and survival. As Kennedy is framed in a dangerous conspiracy involving explosives, extortion rackets, and powerful forces, he is forced into a violent chase for truth, revenge, and one last act of redemption.

Talking about his part, Rahul Bhat shared, "Playing Kennedy changed me. He is lonely, angry, vulnerable, and constantly running from his past. Living inside his silence and rage was emotionally exhausting but also incredibly rewarding. Watching festival audiences connect with the film gave me confidence, and now I'm excited for the viewers to finally experience Kennedy's journey, his pain, and his search for redemption".

The film features stylised action, haunting visuals, and auteur Anurag Kashyap's signature noir storytelling. It is a gritty Mumbai noir, and follows Kennedy Uday Shetty (played by Rahul Bhat), a former cop turned contract killer leading a double life as a cab driver while carrying out hits for corrupt Police Commissioner Rasheed Khan.

Haunted by the loss of his son and his broken family, Kennedy searches for redemption in a city that won't let him escape his past. The film also stars Sunny Leone, Mohit Takalkar, Megha Burman, Aamir Dalvi, Abhilash Thapliyal, and Karishma Modi in pivotal roles.

Talking about the film, Anurag Kashyap said, "'Kennedy' is one of the most personal films I have made. The journey of this film has been long, but almost every reaction at the film festivals, complimented our decision of why we made the film the way we did. The trailer introduces you to Kennedy's world, a man who is violent on the outside but deeply wounded inside and I am happy that ZEE5 is bringing the film to audiences in its raw, uncompromised form".

Sunny Leone added, "'Kennedy' pushed me into a very different emotional space as an actor. Charlie is mysterious, fragile and strong all at once, and exploring her journey was both challenging and fulfilling for me. Working with Anurag Kashyap made me learn a lot and trust silence more than dialogue, which was a great experience. This film challenged me in ways I hadn't experienced before and I'm truly grateful for that. I'm really looking forward to audiences finally watching the film and discovering this dark, beautiful world".

'Kennedy' is set to premiere on ZEE5 on February 20, 2026.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see Sunny Leone in a serious, dramatic role. Her comment about trusting silence more than dialogue is telling. Hope this film allows her to showcase her acting chops beyond the usual typecasting.
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Priya S
The character sounds so heavy and layered. "Living inside his silence and rage" – Rahul Bhat's dedication is commendable. These are the kind of roles that stay with an actor. Wishing the whole team all the best!
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Vikram M
While I appreciate the artistic vision, I hope the film's "raw, uncompromised form" doesn't just mean excessive violence and a bleak outlook. Sometimes Kashyap's films feel emotionally draining without a satisfying payoff. Just my two paise.
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Rohit P
A former cop turned contract killer driving a cab in Mumbai? That's such a cool and believable premise for the city's underbelly. ZEE5 is really stepping up with these originals. Date marked on my calendar!
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Meera T
The theme of a father haunted by the loss of his son is so powerful and tragic. It adds a deep emotional core to all the action. Hope the story does justice to that pain and the search for redemption.

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