EXCLUSIVE: Rahul Bhat Credits Anurag Kashyap For Shaping His Career; Praises Kennedy Director Saying, “He Doesn’t Do It For Laurels”

ZEE5’s critically acclaimed noir thriller Kennedy released last week and has captivated audiences with its haunting storytelling, atmospheric visuals, and deeply introspective performances. At the heart of the immersive cinematic experience is Rahul Bhat who has delivered a restrained yet powerful portrayal, something may are considering as the most compelling performances of his career.

For Rahul Bhat, Kennedy is more than just another collaboration – it marks his third project with Anurag Kashyap, a filmmaker he credits with profoundly shaping his artistic journey. During an exclusive interaction, Rahul spoke to Bollywood Bubble about their shared understanding of cinema, their synergy and more. Read on to know all he said.

Rahul Bhat Reuniting With Anurag Kashyap For Kennedy, Their Synergy

Reflecting on their creative partnership, Rahul shares, “I seriously believe that Anurag is not the kind of director who wants to be impressed by an actor, he doesn’t do it for laurels or for that ‘wow’ factor. When he feels something is really going the right way, he just gets up and starts dancing a little and says, ‘Oh my God,’ and that’s when you know it’s going well.”

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Talking about reuniting with him for the third time, the ‘Kennedy’ actor continued, “This is my third film with him, and now I can look into his eyes and know exactly what he’s thinking – whether it’s good, the best, okayish, or not okay. I think we have developed that bond over time because doing three films together is long, and we’ve spent a lot of time collaborating.”

Rahul Bhat added, “I can clearly say that he has shaped my career and me as an actor because I am deeply influenced by his thoughts, his take on cinema, and what he considers good acting. I feel very lucky that he keeps calling me back and believes that I can pull off such interesting, complex, and mad roles.”

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About Kennedy

Directed by Anurag Kashyap, Kennedy dives into the shadowy existence of a presumed-dead cop navigating loneliness, violence, and redemption. In its review, Bollywood Bubble wrote, “The film excels through Rahul Bhat’s nuanced performance as Kennedy and Anurag Kashyap’s confident direction. Bhat’s portrayal captures the fragile line between madness and persistence, providing emotional depth.”

The neo-noir crime thriller stars Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone in lead roles. The film premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, followed by a digital release on Letterboxd Video Store on December 10, 2025. Indian audience can watch the film on ZEE5, where it released on February 20, 2026.

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Grinell Jacinto

With nearly 10 years of experience, Grinell Esther Jacinto is the Desk Head of Bollywood Bubble. Her interests lie in everything that is kaleshi and she loves to dig deeper into the lives of B-town actors. She has a problem though – she loves horror films but will have chills the minute the theatres lights dims. She’s previously worked with Koimoi, UrbanAsian and SpotboyE.