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Sunny & Bobby Deol's Emotional Tribute to Dharmendra's Final Film 'Ikkis'

Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol have shared an emotional Instagram tribute to their late father, Dharmendra, ahead of the release of his final film, 'Ikkis'. They described the project as his "salute" and a "gift to the earth." The film's director, Sriram Raghavan, expressed regret that Dharmendra never saw the completed movie before his passing. 'Ikkis', a war biopic starring Agastya Nanda, is scheduled for release on January 1, 2026.

Key Points: Dharmendra's Final Film 'Ikkis': Sons Pay Tribute

  • Heartfelt tribute from sons
  • Dharmendra's final film
  • Director shares regret
  • Star-studded screening attended
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Sunny, Bobby Deol offer heartfelt tribute to Dharmendra's "gift to the earth" ahead of 'Ikkis' release

Sunny & Bobby Deol share a heartfelt tribute to their father Dharmendra ahead of the release of his final film, 'Ikkis'. Read the emotional story.

"Our Papa, the man of the soil, Ikkis is his salute - his gift to the earth - Sunny & Bobby Deol"

Mumbai, December 31

A day before Dharmendra's final film, 'Ikkis', hit theatres, his sons, actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, offered a heartfelt tribute to the late legend.

Taking to Instagram, Sunny and Bobby shared a poster of 'Ikkis', featuring their father.

Describing the film as Dharmendra's "salute", they wrote, "Our Papa, the man of the soil, Ikkis is his salute - his gift to the earth he loved and to the fans who always stood by him. For our family, it is a treasure filled with his spirit, courage, and his heart. Today, with love and immense pride, we share it with the world, hoping it lives on the way he does - forever."

Earlier this week, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol were present at the special screening of 'Ikkis', where the visibly emotional actors stood beside Dharmendra's poster.

Others to grace the screening were veteran actress Rekha, Ameesha Patel, Salman Khan, and Abhay Deol.

Directed by Sriram Raghavan, 'Ikkis' marks the last onscreen presence of Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24 at the age of 89. Speaking to ANI, Sriram Raghavan opened up about Dharmendra's association with the upcoming war biopic, which features Agastya Nanda in the lead as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.

Recalling that Dharmendra was already unwell during the final dubbing sessions in October, Raghavan shared, "I met him in October. That time he was okay, but he was not too well. He did watch the first half and waited for the second half. I wanted him to see the film in its entirety. Somehow, that couldn't happen. He is not here to enjoy the work he had done, and people appreciate that. That is a regret we have."

'Ikkis' is set to hit theatres on January 1, 2026.

- ANI

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Rohit P
End of an era. Grew up watching his films with my father. It's heartbreaking that he couldn't see the final product. Hats off to Sriram Raghavan for making this happen. Will definitely watch Ikkis on the first day itself to pay my respects.
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Aman W
The Deol family's love and respect for their patriarch is so evident. It's more than just a film release for them. Wishing the entire team all the success. Hope the film does justice to the memory of a great actor and an even greater human being.
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Sarah B
While the sentiment is beautiful, I do wonder about the timing. Releasing his final film just over a month after his passing feels very quick. The family must be grieving. I hope the focus remains on celebrating his life and not just the box office numbers.
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Karthik V
Dharmendra's career spanned generations. From "Sholay" to now. His dedication is inspiring—dubbing for the film even when he was unwell. That's a true professional. This film will be a historic piece of Indian cinema.
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Nisha Z
Seeing Sunny and Bobby Deol emotional hits hard. They are such strong action heroes themselves, but when it comes to their father, they are just sons. My heart goes out to the entire family. May his soul rest in peace. Will watch Ikkis for sure! ❤️

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