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Kennedy BTS: Rahul Bhat reveals gruelling transformation behind Anurag Kashyap’s
Updated On: 18 February, 2026 05:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ahead of its OTT release, Kennedy unveiled Rahul Bhat’s intense transformation video, highlighting his deeply committed performance as a tormented ex-cop. After earning acclaim at Cannes, the neo-noir drama is finally set for its long-awaited homecoming

Rahul Bhat in Kennedy
As Kennedy finally gears up for its much-awaited OTT release, the makers have dropped a jaw-dropping transformation video of Rahul Bhat, and it’s nothing short of electrifying. The video captures Bhat’s intense physical and emotional preparation for the role, offering a glimpse into the haunting world of Kennedy, a sleepless ex-cop navigating crime, corruption, and inner turmoil.
Rahul Bhat's transformation for Kennedy
Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the film first premiered at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in 2023, where it received a roaring seven-minute standing ovation. The response was overwhelming, with international critics praising the film’s neo-noir texture, atmospheric storytelling, and Bhat’s deeply internal, brooding performance. Many called it one of Kashyap’s finest works in recent years, raw, restrained, and globally resonant.

