In a deeply touching moment at the trailer launch of his upcoming courtroom drama Ikka, Bollywood veteran Sunny Deol broke down while addressing a unique tribute paid to his late father, the legendary actor Dharmendra.
The trailer concludes with a distinct end-credit sequence that introduces the star not by his name alone, but as “Dharmendra’s son, Sunny Deol.”
The gesture marks the first major release for the actor since Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89. When members of the media asked about the decision behind the poignant billing, an visibly emotional Sunny Deol underscored his lifelong bond with his father.
“Main hamesha papa ka beta hoon aur waise hi rahunga… bas isse aage kuch nahi…” (I am always my father’s son and will always remain so… there is nothing beyond that…)
Inside the Intense World of Ikka
Beyond the emotional off-screen tribute, the trailer gives audiences a first look at a high-stakes legal battle centered around fractured family ties, personal history, and moral dilemmas.
The film features an ensemble cast:
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Sunny Deol stars as Arjun Mehra, a highly celebrated defense lawyer forced to take on a case involving a complex figure from his past.
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Akshaye Khanna plays the mysterious man at the center of the trial, whose presence reopens old wounds for Mehra.
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Tillotama Shome steps into the shoes of a fiercely determined public prosecutor fighting for a conviction.
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Dia Mirza portrays a mother and wife trying desperately to shield her family from the fallout of the high-profile case.
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Sanjeeda Shaikh, Shishir Sharma, and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor round out the supporting cast.
Written by Althea Kaushal and Mayank Tewari, and directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra under the Alchemy Films banner, the gritty drama explores what happens when professional ethics clash directly with personal loyalties.
