Bollywood star Sunny Deol was recently overcome with emotion after watching the trailer for the upcoming film 'Ikkis', which features the final screen performance of his legendary father, Dharmendra. The 'Gadar' actor took to social media to publicly express his profound admiration and love for his late parent, moved by the powerful glimpse of the veteran actor's role.
An Emotional Social Media Post
On Friday, Sunny Deol shared the new trailer of 'Ikkis' on his official Instagram account. His heartfelt caption accompanying the post read, "Love you, Papa. Witness the true story of the youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee, a hero who was only 21 and became eternal—Second Lt. Arun Khetarpal." He also tagged the film's release date, January 1, 2026, using the hashtag #ExperienceCourageOn1Jan.
Inside the 'Ikkis' Trailer
The two-minute-eleven-second trailer powerfully brings to life the heroic sacrifice of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was martyred at the age of 21 during the 1971 Indo-Pak War and posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military honor. The film stars Agastya Nanda as the young soldier and features Dharmendra in a pivotal role as Arun's father.
The preview is packed with intense battlefield sequences, dramatic tank warfare, and touching family moments. Dharmendra delivers a deeply moving performance, capturing a father's immense pride and profound pain. The trailer concludes on a powerful emotional note with his character's impactful dialogue: “Yeh meri family hai, chota beta Mukesh 50 saal ka hai aur yeh bada beta Arun yeh hamesha ikkis ka hi rahega.”
A Legend's Final Bow
This film marks the final on-screen appearance of the iconic Dharmendra, who passed away earlier. In a poignant coincidence, the film's makers released his character poster on the same day as his passing. The poster's caption fittingly stated, "Fathers raise sons. Legends raise nations."
Alongside Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra, the film also features acclaimed actors Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikander Kher in significant roles. Originally scheduled for a December 2025 release, the film's theatrical debut has now been set for January 1, 2026.
Sunny Deol's public tribute highlights the deep personal and professional respect within the legendary Deol family, while also drawing significant attention to this cinematic tribute to a national hero. The emotional response from both the family and the audience sets the stage for what is anticipated to be a major patriotic release at the start of 2026.
