The much-anticipated film ‘Kennedy’, directed by Anurag Kashyap, is set to release on OTT on February 20, 2026. Adding to the buzz, the makers have launched a new song titled “The Night Anthem.” The track offers a chilling glimpse into the film’s shadowy world ahead of its digital premiere.
A haunting track that captures Kennedy’s inner turmoil
“The Night Anthem” is a gripping track with a dark atmosphere and powerful vocals by Vishal Dadlani. The song features a raw and edgy musical structure that mirrors the psyche of the film’s central character. Its lyrics and composition explore themes of loneliness, survival and moral conflict.Vishal’s voice carries both grit and vulnerability, making the track feel less like a performance and more like an emotional confession.
Fans react with excitement and anticipation
Soon after its release, social media was flooded with enthusiastic reactions. One fan wrote, “Vishal dadlani doing rap🥵🥵🥵,” clearly thrilled by his style in the track. Another viewer expressed excitement for the film itself, saying, “Can’t wait for everyone to watch this film! AK in his zone 👌🏻.”A third comment praised the director’s signature style: “Standard Anurag Kashyap procedure: Give us a banger, make us question our morality, and look incredibly cool doing it. February 20th can’t come fast enough. 🥃🚬”The hype continued to grow, with one fan posting, “🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍 damn..mann!!…hell anticipated,” while another simply summed up the vibe as “Mood😍❤️😍.”
About the film, cast and noir storytelling
Kennedy marks Anurag Kashyap’s return to his signature Mumbai noir style. The film follows a troubled man navigating crime, redemption and survival in the city’s underbelly.Rahul Bhat leads the film, with Sunny Leone appearing in a significant role alongside a strong supporting cast. Kennedy will stream on Zee5 from February 20, 2026 onwards.
