‘Kennedy’ OTT Release: Anurag Kashyap and Sunny Leone Address His ‘Cult’ Tag and Delayed Films in Quirky Promotional Video (Watch)
Anurag Kashyap’s acclaimed thriller Kennedy is all set to premiere on OTT soon. Following a successful international festival run. In a new promotional video, Sunny Leone and Kashyap address filmmaker's 'cult' tag and criticism of his previous works like 'Paanch' and 'Gulaal'.
Anurag Kashyap’s long-awaited neo-noir thriller Kennedy, starring Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhat, is officially set to premiere on ZEE5 on February 20, 2026, following a three-year delay. In a recent promotional video, Leone and Kashyap addressed the film's journey and the common criticism surrounding the filmmaker’s "cult" reputation. Leone pointed out the irony that projects like Gulaal and Paanch are often labelled cult classics by audiences who have never actually watched them due to their history of being banned or unreleased. Kashyap humorously agreed with this critique, noting that in India, such extensive delays are often rebranded as a "process" rather than a failure. They also discussed his banned 2004 film Black Friday. He confirmed that Kennedy will finally break this cycle, arriving on digital platforms after a successful run at the Cannes Film Festival. The film follows an insomniac ex-cop operating as a contract killer within a corrupt system, marking a definitive home release for the acclaimed director. Why ‘Kennedy’ Stories Are Everywhere Right Now - Crime, Love and Legacy.
Anurag Kasyap’s ‘Kennedy’ Starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone To Release on ZEE5 on February 20, 2026
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