Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna’s Ikka has arrived with strong buzz after its trailer launch on June 29. The Netflix film is set to premiere on July 10 and also features Dia Mirza, Sanjeeda Shaikh, and Tillotama Shome in important roles. Directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, the film places Sunny back in a courtroom drama setting with a fresh emotional angle.
What is Ikka about?
One of the most discussed moments in the trailer is the credit line that refers to Sunny Deol as “Dharmendra’s son.” The mention felt especially emotional because the film is coming after the death of legendary actor Dharmendra in November 2025. For many viewers, the line worked as both a tribute and a reminder of the strong legacy carried by Sunny Deol.
What did Sunny Deol say?
At the trailer press meet in Mumbai, Sunny was asked about the decision to include his father’s name in the credits. His response was short but deeply moving: “I’ll always remain my father’s son, always. That’s all I’ll say.” The comment reflected both his personal grief and the pride he feels in carrying forward Dharmendra’s legacy.
Take a look at Sunny Deol's Ikka trailer:
How is Sunny Deol's role different?
In Ikka, Sunny plays an upright lawyer who is forced into defending a murder accused, even though the case is tied to painful memories from his own past. This makes the character more conflicted than the lawyer he played in Damini (1993), which many fans still remember as one of his iconic performances. Here, the focus is not only on justice but also on emotional compromise and buried history.
Who else is in Ikka?
Akshaye Khanna plays the accused, while Tillotama Shome appears as the prosecution lawyer. Dia Mirza and Sanjeeda Shaikh also play key supporting roles, adding more depth to the film’s interpersonal conflicts. The cast suggests that the film will balance legal drama with strong emotional tension.
How did the director describe Ikka?
Siddharth P. Malhotra said Ikka challenged him emotionally and creatively, and described it as a story he had wanted to tell for a long time. He said the film is as much about relationships and moral dilemmas as it is about justice. For Sunny Deol, it also marks his streaming debut, making the project an important new chapter in his career.