Sunny Deol to play a lawyer three decades later in Netflix’s Ikka

Sunny Deol, who is currently basking in the success of Border 2, is all set to take on the courtroom once again in his upcoming film Ikka. The recently unveiled slate of content by Netflix announced the upcoming courtroom drama, which will have Sunny Deol play a lawyer, against Akshaye Khanna, who plays a convict.

Sunny Deol plays a lawyer after 33 years

Sunny Deol plays a lawyer, as he is seen donning his black and white ensemble and walking towards the courtroom. Notably, the last time he played a lawyer on screen was in the 1993 film Damini. The character and Sunny`s portrayal became legendary for his iconic `Tareekh pe Tareekh` dialogue. The award-winning film also starred Meenakshi Seshadri, Rishi Kapoor, and Amrish Puri, among others.

Interestingly, what makes Ikka more special is that it marks the reunion of Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna on screen after 28 years. The two were last seen together in Border, a war epic that became a classic. Ikka is set to revive that on-screen chemistry, but this time, both stand on opposite sides.

While Sunny Deol is soaking in the success of Border 2, Akshaye Khanna is receiving a lot of reviews and recognition for his recent blockbuster Dharundhar. It will be interesting to see the legendary actors reunite on screen, both at their peak in their second innings.

About Ikka

Ikka is the story of a celebrated, incorruptible lawyer, played by Sunny Deol, who is arm-twisted into defending a murder accused, Akshaye Khanna. Sunny stands at a point where he has notoriously ended his career, and now is pushing to use every trick in the trade, ethical or not, to win the case. However, if he fails, he stands to lose everything he holds dear.

The team of Ikka shared, “We are excited to deliver IKKA, our second original for Netflix after Maharaj, which garnered immense audience love. This deeply personal script nurtured for years unfolds as a riveting face-off between two arch-rivals: a top lawyer forced to defend the man whose past with him and his wife hold many painful memories. Brace for a relentless thriller packed with emotional depth, a father’s unyielding quest to shield his family, even at the cost of his principles, in a deal with the devil. Ideological clashes fuel this high-octane battle from the word go till the last frame with twists and turns galore. Our profound thanks to Netflix for this platform, and to the cosmos for uniting Sunny Deol, Akshaye Khanna, along with Tillotama Shome, Dia, Sanjeeda, Jyoti and a stellar cast and even better crew. We hope viewers revel in the pace and champion these characters.”