Mumbai, February 10 "Kennedy" star Rahul Bhat says the film's team never anticipated facing any difficulties in releasing Anurag Kashyap-directed film.
"Kennedy" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023 and received a seven-minute standing ovation. The movie continued to receive positive response at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) and Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.
However, its release was stalled despite clearance from the censor board due to some issues with the production banner.
"We never thought the release would be easy. We are actors, and we have to fulfill our roles, while leaving these major decisions to the professionals like the studio producer, director, who are better equipped to handle such matters," Bhat told
"But as actors, we always want our work to be released. Finally, it is being released, and we are very happy and excited about that," Bhat said.
"Kennedy" features Bhat in the titular role of an insomniac ex-cop, who finds himself entangled in a corrupt system while seeking redemption. The film marks the third collaboration of Kashyap and Bhat after "Ugly" (2013) and "Dobaaraa" (2022).
The neo-noir thriller is slated to stream on ZEE5 from February 20.
"It's being released on one of the biggest platforms in the country, and we are looking forward to people's reactions. Whether people see it in theaters or on ZEE5, as actors, we are eager for appreciation, as long as they see it and appreciate it, we are like, 'Okay, give it (our work) to us,' " he said.
"Kennedy" also stars Sunny Leone, Mohit Takalkar, and Abhilash Thapliyal, among others.
