Ikkis: Dharmendra's Sons Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol To Host Special Screening In His Memory

Dharmendra’s final film, Ikkis, is now releasing on January 1, 2026. Co-starring Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia, the war biopic directed by Sriram Raghavan, features the late actor in an important role.

Dharmendra’s family has been supporting the film, encouraging fans to watch it in theatres. As the audience is about to watch their beloved superstar on the big screen for the final time, the Deols have planned a special event to pay tribute to the legendary Bollywood actor. Dharmendra plays the role of Agastya’s father in Ikkis, but they don’t have many scenes together as their tracks run on different timelines.

Sunny, Bobby to host Ikkis screening in Dharmendra's memory

Dharmendra’s sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, are hosting a special screening of Ikkis in memory of their late father. It will be held in Mumbai in the coming week. The Deol brothers are expected to address the media and speak about their father for the first time after his death in November. It is going to be an emotional watch for Sunny and Bobby, who laid Dharmendra to rest with a heavy heart.

Dharmendra saw first half of Ikkis

In an interview with ANI, Sriram revealed Dharmendra watched the first half of Ikkis when he wasn’t keeping well. "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,” he shared.Ikkis’ producer Dinesh Vijan added that Dharmendra’s family members, including wives Prakash Kaur-Hema Malini and children Sunny, Bobby, Vijeta, Ajeita, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, haven’t watched the film yet. "I think they'll only cry. I just wish our kids could love us as much as they love him. It was heartbreaking to see them. But it was also beautiful. Because that's how you should love your father,” he said.Ikkis is based on the life of Arun Khetarpal, one of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardees, who was martyred during the 1971 Indo-Pak war at the age of 21.