26.4 C
Guwahati
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Kennedy crowns India’s day of plenty in Cannes

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

Cannes, May 25 (PTI): On an unprecedented bumper day for India, three films premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in a span of a few hours on Wednesday.
The eventful day culminated with the world premiere of Anurag Kashyap’s highly anticipated “Kennedy”. The screening of the neo-noir thriller began a little after midnight.
The Midnight Screenings title screened to a packed Theatre Grand Lumiere, with the director and key cast members Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone in the house.
Also present in the audience was filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, to whom the genesis of the film’s eponymous character is credited.
It was exactly ten years ago that an Indian title last played in Midnight Screenings at Cannes. The film, “Monsoon Shootout”, was co-produced by Anurag Kashyap.
The 142-minute “Kennedy”, which ended well after 2.30 in the morning,
received a warm post-screening applause.
It was a day of plenty for India at the festival. Kanu Behl’s Agra premiered to another packed house in Directors Fortnight at Theatre Croisette earlier in the evening.
Besides the director, “Agra” was represented on stage by actors Priyanka
Bose and Mohit Agarwal. On Wednesday afternoon, the Marathi-language short film, “Nehemich”, written and directed by Kolkata-based FTII alumnus Yudhajit Basu, was unveiled at the Bunuel Theatre in the Palais des Festivals.
Basu was in attendance with co-writer Prithvijoy Ganguly and other members of the film crew.
“Nehemich”, Marathi for ‘always’, played as part of La Cinef, the Cannes Film Festival’s competition for film schools. The awards for the section are scheduled to be announced on Thursday evening.

- Advertisement -
The Hills Timeshttp://www.thehillstimes.in
Welcome to The Hills Times, your trusted source for daily news and updates in English from the heart of Assam, India. Since our establishment in 2000, we've been dedicated to providing timely and accurate information to our readers in Diphu and Guwahati. As the first English newspaper in the then undemarcated Karbi Anglong district, we've forged a strong connection with diverse communities and age groups, earning a reputation for being a reliable source of news and insights. In addition to our print edition, we keep pace with the digital age through our website, https://thehillstimes.in, where we diligently update our readers with the latest happenings day by day. Whether it's local events, regional developments, or global news, The Hills Times strives to keep you informed with dedication and integrity. Join us in staying ahead of the curve and exploring the world through our lens.
Latest news
- Advertisement -
Related news
- Advertisement -
10 Majestic Waterfalls Of Arunachal Worth Chasing Top 10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Darjeeling Best Places To Visit In India In July- August 10 Best Monsoon Destinations In South India For A Rain-Soaked Getaway 10 Health Benefits Of Eating Paani Puri During The Monsoon