Sunny Deol made an unexpected appearance at the end of a media screening for Ikka, held in a preview theater in Mumbai. He took a moment to chat with journalists about the movie and other topics.
In Ikka, Sunny takes on the role of a passionate lawyer, which brought back memories of his iconic performance in Damini from 1993. He shared, “I hadn’t played a character like this in a while. Finally, I got the chance when Netflix approached me for the film.”
Speaking about his co-star Akshaye Khanna, Sunny said, “We worked together in Border back in 1997, and he’s a fantastic person. We have a great rapport, especially since he is Vinod Khanna’s son, which adds to our bond.”
Known for his action-packed roles, Sunny noted that Ikka doesn’t feature such sequences. He explained, “There are no fight scenes in this film. It’s all about the character; he’s a refined family man who is forced to take certain actions.”
Journalists noticed his clean-shaven look and speculated it was for a film role. Sunny responded humorously, “Nowadays, it seems everyone is focused on appearances. Acting has taken a backseat!”
When a journalist mentioned hopes for a sequel, Ikka 2, Sunny smiled and said, “Let’s hope for the best. If audiences enjoy the film, there’s always a chance. Until the film is a success, I don’t think about sequels!”
Ikka won’t be released in theaters, but it will be available to viewers worldwide. Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh joked, “Dhaai kilo ka haath will reach the whole world!”
Lastly, Sunny addressed his credit in the film as ‘Dharmendra’s son, Sunny Deol’, which was also used in Border 2 earlier this year. He explained, “Wherever I go, people recognize me as ‘Dharmendra ka beta’.”
Will he continue to be credited this way in future projects? Sunny affirmed, “Yes, that’s part of who I am. I’m my father’s son. I hope we do well, and he thinks, ‘My sons have done something good.’”
