Sunny Deol on what it was like working with Akshaye Khanna in 'Ikka' post 'Dhurandhar' success
Mumbai, June 29
Sunny Deol revealed what it was like working with Akshaye Khanna in the upcoming courtroom drama 'Ikka' following the success of 'Dhurandhar'.
Speaking during the trailer launch event of 'Ikka', Sunny said that Akshaye deserves all the success coming his way and much more.
He was heard saying, "I think it was high time. Like I was saying, time is unpredictable, so just keep working, never give up, just keep doing it, and I think that's what Akshaye was doing and when the time has come and he is now flying high, and he deserves it. and much, much more."
Sunny further recalled how he and Akshaye formed a great equation during their first movie together, 'Border'.
"I am so happy for him because we both did 'Border' together, and that's the first time he was working with me, and we had a very great equation over there because he was Vinodji's son. I met him after so many years, actually, I had not met him before that. Just imagine the gap, and it was so lovely, it was just like going back to the earlier days, and he is a lovely guy," shared Sunny.
Speaking about 'Ikka', Sunny shared a statement saying, "IKKA is not just a courtroom drama. It is a story about family, relationships, and the difficult choices life forces you to make. Arjun is a man who believes in doing what is right, but circumstances push him to question everything around him. His pain, his anger, his silence, and his fight for what he believes in are what drew me to this character."
"This film is also very special because it marks my first direct-to-streaming release. I'm happy that through Netflix, audiences across India and the world will be able to experience IKKA," he went on to add.
'Ikka' is expected to premiere on Netflix on July 10 this year.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally a courtroom drama with some substance! Sunny Deol's description of Ikka as a story about 'family and relationships' really hits home. Indian cinema needs more films that balance legal thrills with emotional depth. Akshaye Khanna is indeed a brilliant actor who deserved this success much earlier.
Sunny Deol in a courtroom drama? Sign me up! 🎬 His dialogue delivery in those intense scenes is unmatched. And working with Akshaye Khanna again after 'Border' is like a dream reunion. Hope Netflix does justice to this film. Fingers crossed for July 10!
Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical. Sunny Deol has been doing similar roles for years now. Hope Ikka brings something fresh to the table. But I'm glad Akshaye Khanna is getting his due—he's been underrated for too long. Let's see if the film lives up to the hype.
The way Sunny Deol talks about Akshaye Khanna is so touching. 'Time is unpredictable'—such a true statement. Both are phenomenal actors, and their bond from Border days is clearly still strong. Ikka sounds like a heartfelt film. Will definitely watch it on Netflix!
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