Sunny Deol attended the special screening of Ikkis in Mumbai and the evening turned emotional for the actor. During the event Sunny was seen standing beside a poster featuring his father legendary actor Dharmendra. As cameras clicked Sunny looked at the poster with pride and affection clearly moved by the moment.
Videos from the screening show Sunny Deol pausing for a few seconds before posing. Though he smiled for the paparazzi his eyes appeared teary making it clear how special and emotional the film is for him. Fans on social media were quick to notice the moment and praised Sunny for openly showing his emotions.
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Ikkis is particularly important as it marks Dharmendra’s posthumous film appearance. For Sunny Deol the screening was not just a film event but also a tribute to his father and his legacy in Indian cinema.
Apart from this emotional moment Sunny Deol was also seen greeting Salman Khan at the screening. The two actors shared a warm interaction, adding a lighter and friendly moment to the evening.
Directed by Sriram Raghavan, Ikkis is a biographical war drama based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal who was martyred during the 1971 India-Pakistan War. Dharmendra plays Brigadier ML Khetarpal (Retd.), the father of Arun Khetarpal in the film, making his role deeply meaningful.
Ikkis is set to release in theatres on January 1,2026. With its emotional storyline and Dharmendra’s final on-screen appearance the film is already creating strong emotions among audiences especially after Sunny Deol’s heartfelt moment at the screening.