ZEE5 has released the trailer of its upcoming noir thriller Kennedy, directed by Anurag Kashyap. The film is scheduled to premiere exclusively on ZEE5 on February 20, following its screenings at international film festivals.
Set in Mumbai, Kennedy follows Kennedy Uday Shetty, played by Rahul Bhat, a former police officer who leads a double life as a cab driver while working as a contract killer for a corrupt police commissioner. The story centres on his attempt to come to terms with personal loss and navigate a life shaped by crime and corruption. The film also stars Sunny Leone, Mohit Takalkar, Megha Burman, Aamir Dalvi, Abhilash Thapliyal and Karishma Modi in supporting roles.
The trailer 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. With stylised action, haunting visuals, and Anurag Kashyap’s signature noir storytelling, the trailer sets the tone for an emotionally charged cinematic experience that explores loneliness, justice, and the cost of uncompromising choices.
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.”
Rahul Bhat, said, “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.”
Sunny Leone said, ““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..”
