Sunny Leone’s journey to ‘Kennedy’ was fraught with insecurity, a sentiment all too familiar in the volatile film industry. The bold actress confessed that even after securing the role in Anurag Kashyap’s festival darling, she lived in terror of being ousted until the very first take.
Premiering at Cannes in 2023 and sweeping awards at global fests, ‘Kennedy’ marks a career milestone for Sunny. Yet, behind the glamour, doubt lingered. ‘Offer in hand, trials done—still, I panicked about replacement,’ she admitted.
Industry tales of sudden swaps fueled her anxiety. ‘I’ve witnessed it happen post-final nods. Peace arrived only on set, post-first scene.’
Her character Charlie’s hotel room sequence—waiting tensely, faking composure—was a personal challenge. ‘Inside crumbling, outside grinning. We all face such moments; it hit deep.’
Sunny’s candor sheds light on the precariousness of stardom. As ‘Kennedy’ gears up for OTT, her performance promises to redefine her image, blending vulnerability with strength in Kashyap’s unflinching lens.