Sunny Deol is set for his OTT debut with “Ikka” on Netflix, where he reunites with Akshaye Khanna. During a screening, Deol candidly remarked that “acting is over” in Bollywood, with an excessive focus on looks, while also sharing emotional moments about his father, Dharmendra.
Key Points
Sunny Deol makes his highly anticipated OTT debut with "Ikka" on Netflix, premiering July 10.
The film marks a reunion with Akshaye Khanna, facing off in an intense courtroom drama.
Deol humorously stated "acting is over" in Bollywood, suggesting an excessive focus on looks.
He emotionally acknowledged comparisons to his late father, Dharmendra, during the film's screening.
Sunny Deol’s Candid Take on Bollywood
Sunny Deol is all set to make his OTT debut with Ikka , which premieres on Netflix on July 10. The film also marks his reunion with Akshaye Khanna nearly three decades after Border, but this time the two face off in an intense courtroom drama. Ahead of the release, Sunny attended the film’s special screening in Mumbai on Thursday, where he not only spoke about Ikka but also reflected on his late father, Dharmendra, making the evening an emotional one.
Interacting with the media in Punjabi, Sunny said, “Aaj kal te looks de pichhe paye jaande ne. Acting te khatam ho gayi hai. (People today are more behind the looks. It is all about the looks and acting has completely finished),” he jokingly said as everyone laughed.
“Ikka” Marks OTT Debut & Reunion
Several people also told Sunny that he was reminding them of his late father, Dharmendra. The actor responded by placing his hand on his heart and smiling, quietly acknowledging the compliment without saying a word.
Asked about the decision, the actor responded with a smile, “Papa ke bete hai, aur kya hai? Accha kaam karte hai toh accha lagta hai ki papa khush honge ki unke bete accha kaam kar rahe hai (We are Dad’s sons, after all. It feels good to do good work, knowing Dad would be happy that his sons are doing well).”
Emotional Tributes to Dharmendra
The story also shines a light on the people whose lives are deeply affected by the case. Tillotama Shome plays Madhura Banerjee, a determined public prosecutor who is equally committed to seeking justice, setting up a tense courtroom face-off with Arjun. Dia Mirza appears as Avantika, Arjun’s wife, who tries to keep her family together as the pressure of the case mounts. From the trailer, Ikka promises a courtroom drama packed with emotional conflict, difficult choices, and relationships pushed to the edge.
Directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, the film is produced by Alchemy Films.
Sunny Deol’s remarks offer a critical perspective on the evolving Bollywood landscape. As “Ikka” prepares for release, his insights, coupled with heartfelt tributes to his father, add a poignant layer to his highly anticipated return to the screen.
