Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna Reunite After 29 Years in Netflix Courtroom Thriller Ikka

The film is special for two reasons. First, it marks the reunion of the two actors 29 years after Border. Second, it is Akshaye Khanna’s next film after the success of Dhurandhar.

For now, Netflix has only released a promo of Ikka. The teaser has made fans very curious about the film’s release date.

Ikka Release Details

Ikka is a Netflix original and will be released later this year. The film is said to be a courtroom drama and thriller and looks intense. When India TV contacted Netflix about the release date, the platform said that no official date has been decided yet.

IKKA - #AkshayeKhanna in his Rehman Dakait zone, #SunnyDeol as usual in his over the top zone.

After a Superhit #Border2 and Blockbuster #Dhurandhar why a movie like Ikka is not releasing in Cinemas !? #Ikka stars Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khannapic.twitter.com/UkNC0PlYme

— Pan India Review (@PanIndiaReview) February 3, 2026

What Is the Story of Ikka?

According to Netflix, Ikka follows the story of a famous and honest lawyer. He is forced to defend a murder accused — a man whose career he had once destroyed. To win the case, the lawyer must use every method possible, right or wrong. If he loses, he risks losing everything that matters to him.

Makers Speak About the Film

Talking about the film, the makers said they are excited to bring Ikka, their second Netflix original after Maharaj, which received a lot of love from audiences. They shared that the story has been developed over many years and shows a strong face-off between two old rivals.

The film explores painful memories from the past involving the lawyer, the accused, and his wife. It is an intense thriller with strong emotions, showing a father’s struggle to protect his family, even if it means going against his own values. The makers added that the film is full of twists, fast-paced drama, and strong clashes of ideas until the final scene. They also thanked Netflix and expressed happiness about bringing together actors like Sunny Deol, Akshaye Khanna, Tillotama Shome, Dia Mirza, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Jyoti, and the rest of the cast.

Ikka Cast and Crew

Ikka is directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and written by Althea Kaushal and Mayank Tewari. The film is produced by Siddharth P Malhotra and Sapna Malhotra under Alchemy Films, with Sapna Malhotra also serving as the executive producer.

The cast includes Sunny Deol, Akshaye Khanna, Dia Mirza, Tillotama Shome, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Shishir Sharma, and Akansha Ranjan, making it a strong ensemble film.