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Late actor Dharmendra’s final film ‘Ikkis’, directed by Sriram Raghavan, is set to release on New Year 2026. Ahead of the film’s release, the makers dropped the final trailer of the film, which also stars

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Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda, Jaideep Ahlawat and others. Now, Sunny Deol has shared a behind-the-scenes video of Dharmendra from the sets of the film. The throwback video is from the day he wrapped filming Ikkis. Along with it, Sunny penned a heartfelt note, fondly remembering his late father. He urged people to celebrate the legendary actor by watching his final film Ikkis in theatres this New Year.

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Sunny Deol Pens Emotional Note Remembering Dharmendra

On Saturday, Sunny Deol took to his Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes video that showed Dharmendra saying, “I am extremely happy to be with Maddock Films. The team, the captain Sriram ji. This film is done in a very nice way. I think India and Pakistan, both should see the picture. I am a bit happily sad today as it is the last day of shooting. I love you all. Kuch kahi koi galti ho gayi ho uske liye kshama karna (If I have made any mistake, please forgive me),” he said in the video from a few months ago.

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Sunny Deol penned a heartfelt note remembering his father Dharmendra and wrote, “A smile that lit up the darkness. Generosity without limits. Love for my papa is deeply rooted in our hearts. He has blessed us with his final film, Ikkis. Let’s celebrate him in movie halls this New Year.” Check out the post below!

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Bobby Deol also reacted to the post, and dropped red heart emojis.

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Meanwhile, the final trailer of Ikkis was released by the makers yesterday. Sunny Deol shared the trailer on Instagram, and expressed his love for his late father. “Love you papa (red heart emojis) Witness the true story of the youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee, a hero who was only 21 and became eternal – Second Lt. Arun Khetarpal. #Ikkis In cinemas on 1st Jan 2026 #ExperienceCourageOn1Jan,” he wrote.

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About Ikkis

Sriram Raghavan’s biographical war drama film ‘Ikkis’ is based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal and focuses on the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 India-Pakistan War. The film’s title marks the age at which he attained martyrdom.

The film is all set to release on January 1, 2026. While Agastya Nanda portrays Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal in Ikkis, Simar Bhatia will be seen as Kiran. This film marks late actor Dharmendra’s posthumous film appearance, and he plays Brigadier ML Khetarpal (Retd.), Arun Khetarpal’s father in the movie. The cast also includes Jaideep Ahlawat, Shree Bishnoi, Suhasini Mulay, Sikander Kher, Rahul Dev, Vivaan Shah, and others.

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Sunny Deol Fondly Remembers Dharmendra, Urges Fans To Celebrate Ikkis: ‘He Blessed Us With His Final Film’

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