Sunny Deol has expressed his undying love and admiration for his late father, Dharmendra, after watching the legendary actor’s appearance in ‘Ikkis’. The ‘Gadar’ actor was moved by the glimpse and hence took to his social media to share his feelings. Let’s take a look at it.
Sunny Deol turns emotional after watching the new trailer of ‘Ikkis’, starring Dharmendra
On Friday, Sunny Deol took to his Instagram handle and shared the new trailer of the movie. He captioned the post, “Love you, Papa. 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.”
More about the trailer
The new trailer of ‘Ikkis’ brought to life the heroic sacrifice of Arun Khetarpal, the youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee, during the 1971 war. Featuring Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra in pivotal roles, the 2-minute-11-second trailer is packed with gripping battlefield action, dramatic tank encounters, heartfelt family moments, and a powerful real-life story of bravery.
Dharmendra delivers a moving performance as Arun’s father, portraying a parent’s pride and pain. The trailer ends on an emotional note with his impactful line, “Yeh meri family hai, chota beta Mukesh 50 saal ka hai aur yeh bada beta Arun yeh hamesha ikkis ka hi rahega (This is my family. The younger son, Mukesh, is 50 years old, and this is the elder son, Arun—he will always remain 21).”The film will be Dharmendra’s last appearance on screen. The legend of Hindi cinema passed away on the same day when the makers released his character poster. The caption of the post read, “Fathers raise sons. Legends raise nations. Dharmendra ji, an emotional powerhouse as the father of a 21-year-old immortal soldier. One timeless legend brings us the story of another. #IkkisTrailerOutNow.”Agastya Nanda will be seen playing the role of Arun Khetarpal, the heroic soldier martyred at 21 during the 1971 Battle of Basantar in the Indo-Pak War. ‘Ikkis’ also stars Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikander Kher.The film, which was scheduled to hit screens in December 2025, will now be in theaters on January 1, 2026.
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