Rahul Bhat Heads to NYIFF as Kennedy Earns Standing Ovation and Best Actor Nomination
Rahul Bhat
Rahul Bhat
is making waves on the international stage once again, this time at the 2025 edition of the
New York Indian Film Festival
(NYIFF). His latest film, Kennedy, directed by
Anurag Kashyap
, has premiered to packed houses and roaring applause, with Bhat earning a coveted nomination for Best Actor.
The noir thriller, which first premiered at the 2024
Cannes Film Festival
with a nine-minute standing ovation, continues its stellar run across global festivals. At NYIFF, the buzz around Kennedy was so intense that the first screening sold out in just 40 seconds, prompting organisers to add a second show by popular demand.
Bhat, visibly moved by the reception, shared his thoughts ahead of the screening,'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.'
Kennedy has drawn praise for its haunting visual language, gritty political undertones, and Bhat's career-defining performance as the film's emotionally fractured protagonist. The film's steady momentum has positioned it as one of the most talked-about Indian films on the global festival circuit.
Bhat also returned to Cannes this year with Lost and Found in Kumbh, marking his third appearance at the prestigious festival. His evolving body of work is beginning to reflect a rare blend of risk and range-gritty homegrown narratives that are resonating far beyond borders.
With a psychological thriller and an international co-production in the pipeline, Rahul Bhat's journey from indie stalwart to global talent is well underway. As Kennedy continues to strike a chord with audiences around the world, Bhat's ascent stands as a reminder of what can happen when an actor backs bold stories with uncompromising performances.
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