Kennedy Twitter Review: Anurag Kashyap's neo-noir thriller worth the hype? Netizens say it deserves a wide audience

Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy finally saw the light of day after almost three years, as it is now streaming on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium). This is a gritty, slow-burning neo-noir thriller set in a pandemic-stricken Mumbai. The film stars Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone in the lead roles. As Kennedy is streaming online, netizens shared their reviews. 

Is Kennedy worth watching?

Kennedy has been receiving positive responses from netizens on X (Twitter). While some have lauded Rahul Bhat's performance, some have pointed out Anurag Kashyap's raw storytelling. 

One said, "No loud dialogues, no hand-holding. Just raw emotions and brutal honesty. It respects the audience’s intelligence. That’s what makes it powerful." 

Another commented, "Anurag Kashyap really seems in his comfort zone with this one. Raw storytelling and no attempt to make it overly commercial." "Now streaming on ZEE5 for everyone to watch. Glad more people can finally experience it. This one deserves a wide audience. Serious cinema finding its space," read one review. 

Rahul Bhat's performance has been praised a lot, especially his silence. "Rahul Bhat’s performance is haunting. Even his silence carries so much weight," one said. 

One review stated, "Rahul Bhat’s performance genuinely surprised me. He barely says anything but you still understand everything he’s feeling." 

One review read, "This isn’t a film you casually watch. It demands attention and patience. You feel the tension in every scene. That’s what makes it memorable." Praising Sunny Leone, one said, "Sunny Leone really surprised me in this. Her performance is subtle and controlled. There’s real depth in her character. She fits seamlessly into the story."

What's the story of Kennedy?

As COVID-19 grips Mumbai, a city under curfew, it becomes the hunting ground for Uday Shetty (Rahul Bhat). He is a former cop believed to be dead and now known only as “Kennedy.” He is an insomniac assassin on the payroll of Police Commissioner Rashid Khan (Mohit Takalkar), a powerful man with secrets of his own. 

Uday, driven by revenge against the elusive gangster Salim, descends deep into a world where loyalty is fragile and survival comes at a price.

In a lawless "world of death," Kennedy conducts assassinations with bureaucratic precision, as if the violence is just another case that needs to be closed. The film explores systemic corruption and the void of revenge, which unfolds as a measured character study. Trapped in a never-ending machine of power and bloodshed, Kennedy seeks money, even though the system ensures there is none.

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Kennedy FAQs

Q: Which OTT platform is the Kennedy movie on?

A: Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy will be released on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium) on February 20, 2026.

Q: Who directed Kennedy?

A: Kennedy (2023) is directed by Anurag Kashyap.

Q: Who are the actors in Kennedy?

A: Kennedy stars Sunny Leone, Rahul Bhat, Mohit Takalkar, and others.