Kennedy trailer out: Rahul Bhat plays a hitman, Sunny Leone joins Anurag Kashyap’s dark thriller. Watch Zee5 OTT release on Feb 20, 2026.
Anurag Kashyap’s latest dark thriller, Kennedy, starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone, is finally set to make its OTT debut on Zee5 on February 20, 2026. After making waves at international film festivals, including its world premiere at Cannes 2023, the film has generated significant anticipation in India. The recently released trailer hints at a high-octane action thriller featuring a hired hitman navigating a dangerous double life.
Rahul Bhat as Kennedy: A Hitman on the Run
The trailer introduces the film’s titular character, Uday Shetty, played by Rahul Bhat. A cab driver by day and a commissioned assassin by night, Kennedy is a man haunted by his past. In his own voiceover, he reveals, “In the last six years, I have killed so many people that I have lost count of them.” The trailer sets the stage for relentless action, tense sequences, and moral ambiguity, with Rahul Bhat delivering a gripping performance as a man teetering between survival and redemption.
Sunny Leone’s Intriguing Role
Sunny Leone plays a pivotal role in the story, unexpectedly crossing paths with Kennedy and getting entangled in his dangerous life. Her presence adds a new layer of intrigue to the narrative, complementing the high-stakes drama surrounding the hitman.
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Anurag Kashyap on Kennedy
Sharing his excitement on Instagram, Anurag Kashyap wrote, “Finally, our labour of love, angst, and everything in between—Kennedy—is coming home on Zee5. I am grateful to my team, producers, and studio for making this film. Everything happens in its own time.”
About the Film
Kennedy is a dark, gritty thriller about an insomniac former police officer presumed dead, now operating in a corrupt system while seeking redemption. Produced by Good Bad Films and presented by Zee Studios, the film also stars Mohit Takalkar, Abhilash Thapliyal, and Megha Burman in crucial roles.
Festival Circuit Applause
The film premiered in the Midnight Screenings section at Cannes 2023, earning a standing ovation for seven minutes. It has since been screened at multiple prestigious international film 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 (Australia), London Indian Film Festival (UK), Fantastic Fest (USA), Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, and Kolkata International Film Festival.
With its compelling narrative, action-packed sequences, and stellar performances, Kennedy is set to captivate OTT audiences across India. Fans can stream the film starting February 20 exclusively on Zee5.
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