Actor Rahul Bhat is making a mark for himself on the global stage after his film 'Kennedy' premiered at the prestigious New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) 2025. The Anurag Kashyap's directorial has received an overwhelming response at NYIFF with the first screening turning out to be a housefull, forcing the organizers to add a second show of the drama.
In addition to this, Rahul has also received the nomination for Best Actor for his portrayal of the titular role of Kennedy. “I’m truly honoured to be nominated for Best Actor at NYIFF. The response in New York has been nothing short of surreal; the first screening of 'Kennedy' sold out in just 40 seconds! A second show had to be added, and that kind of love is incredibly humbling."
"What’s even more heartening is that this isn’t just a one-off, everywhere Kennedy has been screened, it’s sold out within minutes. The response across the world has been overwhelming, and I’m deeply grateful for it," Bhat, who recently made his third appearance at the Cannes Film Festival with his film "'Lost and Found in Kumbh', said.
'Kennedy' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024, where it received a 9-minute standing ovation. It narrates the tale of an insomniac ex-police officer named Kennedy, who secretly works for the corrupt system. However, he later goes on the lookout for salvation.
