Sunny Deol Reprises Lawyer Role in Netflix's 'Ikka' Opposite Akshaye Khanna

Sunny Deol has been reprising roles that people have loved seeing him in. He turned, once again, into the Jaat inGadar 2, and once again donned the uniform inBorder 2.And now, it’s time for him to make audience recall his power-packed performance as a lawyer. I mean, is there even anyone who can forget the ‘Tareekh pe Tareekh’ dialogue fromDamini? While we are not sure if Deol would be given a monologue like that again, one thing is conformed - he is back to playing a lawyer. Wait, there’s more- he will have a face-off with- wait for it - Akshaye Khanna! yes, Khanna and Deol are set to team up after Border for Netflix’s upcoming show,Ikka,which was announced today. Netflix is set to dive into morally murky territory withIkka, a high-stakes legal thriller that brings Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna face to face in a battle where justice, revenge and survival collide. At the centre ofIkkais a celebrated, fiercely principled lawyer known for his incorruptibility. His world is turned upside down when he is coerced into defending a murder accused, a man whose career he had once ruthlessly dismantled. With no way out, the lawyer is forced to bend every rule he once swore by, employing tactics both ethical and otherwise, because failure comes at a devastating personal cost. If he loses the case, he risks losing everything he holds dear. Describing the emotional and ideological weight of the project, the makers shared, “We are excited to deliverIkka, 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.” They further added, “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.” The team also expressed gratitude to Netflix for backing the project and bringing together a formidable ensemble cast, noting their excitement at uniting Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna, alongside Tillotama Shome, Dia Mirza, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Jyoti and a strong supporting lineup. Directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra,IKKAis written by Althea Kaushal and Mayank Tewari. The series is produced by Siddharth P. Malhotra and Sapna Malhotra under the banner of Alchemy Films, with Sapna Malhotra also serving as executive producer. In addition to Deol and Khanna, the cast includes Dia Mirza, Tillotama Shome, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Shishir Sharma and Akansha Ranjan, promising layered performances in a narrative driven by ideological conflict, emotional reckoning and courtroom brinkmanship. Positioned as an intense psychological and legal drama,IKKAexplores how far a man will go to protect his family, and what remains of him once his principles are stripped away. Shah Rukh Khan’s much-anticipated film KING is set to release on Christmas, 24th December 2026, marking the end of the year with a major blockbuster. Directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, the film reunites the successful duo behind Pathaan. Fans have been teased with a bold, silver-haired action avatar of SRK, powerful visuals, and a striking dialogue, “Darr nahi, Dehshat hoon,” released alongside the title reveal on his birthday. With stunning cinematography, an action-driven theme song, and high-octane sequences, KING is shaping up to be the most anticipated cinematic spectacle of 2026, generating massive excitement globally. Get the latest stories delivered straight to your inbox.