Anurag Kashyap-Bobby Deol’s Bandar release date confirmed right after Kennedy OTT release – Know More

Anurag Kashyap had announced Bandar release date with Bobby Deol on the poster, on the day his movie much-awaited movie Kennedy is out on OTT

Kennedy, Bandar

Anurag Kashyap’s Kennedy is now out on OTT. The filmmaker has another surprise up his sleeve on the very day. He has confirmed the release of his next, Bandar. The movie stars Bobby Deol in the lead role. Unlike Kennedy, Bandar is a theatrical release. Here’s when you can expect to watch the film…

When is Bandar releasing in cinemas?

Bobby Deol’s Bandar will be out in theatres on May 22, 2026. The makers have released a new poster to confirm the same. The poster is of Bobby Deol wearing diamond studded glasses with shades of RGB and monochrome. The words Bandar itself have the shimmery vibe, and the release date is also penned in the same font for effect.

More about Bandar

Bandar is penned by Kohrra director Sudip Sharma and produced by Nikhil Dwivedi. The film had premiered at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 2025 in the Special Presentation category. The movie features Sanya Malhotra in the lead role with Raj B Shetty, Jitendra Joshi, Sapna Pabbi, Indrajith Sukumaran, Riddhi Sen, and Nagesh Bhosle playing pivotal characters.

About Kennedy

Anurag Kashyap’s other much-awaited directorial film Kennedy has released on Zee5 (OTTplay Premium) on Friday, February 20, 2026. The movie, which made multiple rounds of film festivals, finally found a release through the direct-to-digital deal, and is available in Hindi and English at this point. It follows the story of an ex-cop Uday Shetty, played by Rahul Bhat. It features Sunny Leone as the female lead. Their characters pair up to beat Mumbai’s corruption. The film also features Aamir Dalvi as the antagonist Saleem Kattawala, alongside Megha Burman as Anuradha. Mohit Takalkar plays Commissioner Rasheed Khan and Abhilash Thapliyal plays Chandan in the gritty neo-noir thriller.

Kennedy FAQs:

Q: Where can I watch the movie Kennedy in India?

A: As of February 20, 2026, Kennedy is available for streaming exclusively on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium). The film skipped a traditional theatrical release in India, opting for a direct-to-digital premiere on this platform.

Q: Why was the release of Kennedy delayed for nearly three years?

A: Despite a successful world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023, Kennedy's release was stalled due to financial struggles at the backing studio and the exit of key executives who had initially supported the project. It eventually found its home on ZEE5 after clearing these distribution hurdles.

Q: How long is the runtime of the movie Kennedy?

A: The official runtime of Kennedy as certified by the CBFC, is 2 hours, 28 minutes, and 54 seconds.

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