Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna are set to square off in a high-stakes courtroom drama in Ikka, directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, premiering exclusively on Netflix on 10 July. The film also marks Sunny Deol's streaming debut, his first Netflix film, and sees him return to the courtroom genre more than three decades after his iconic roles in that space.

The Story at the Centre

Ikka unfolds around a celebrated lawyer — played by Sunny Deol — who is forced to defend a man from his past, portrayed by Akshaye Khanna, whose sudden reappearance reopens old wounds. The case compels the lawyer to confront everything he believes in, blurring the line between personal history and professional duty.

Tillotama Shome plays a formidable public prosecutor driven by an unflinching pursuit of justice, while Dia Mirza portrays a devoted wife and mother fighting to keep her family intact. Together, the ensemble sets up a narrative built on moral complexity and emotional conflict.

What the Director Said

Director Siddharth P. Malhotra described Ikka as a deeply personal project. 'As a storyteller, I'm always looking for stories that challenge me emotionally and creatively, and IKKA has been one such journey. I've always been a huge fan of courtroom dramas, and this is a subject that has been incredibly close to my heart for many years,' he said.

Malhotra added that what drew him to the film was the chance to tell a courtroom story equally focused on personal relationships and emotional dilemmas. 'To finally tell this story with a cast of the calibre of Sunny Deol, Akshaye Khanna, Dia Mirza and Tillotama Shome feels truly special,' he said.

Netflix's Take on the Debut

Monika Shergill, Vice President of Content at Netflix India, called Ikka a landmark moment for the platform. 'IKKA brings together everything audiences love about a great courtroom drama: high stakes, moral complexity and emotional conflict,' she said.

Shergill highlighted the significance of Deol's streaming debut, noting that his on-screen reunion with Khanna 'promises to be a riveting battle of wits.' She added that the film 'explores justice, truth and accountability through a gripping narrative that keeps audiences guessing until the very end.'

Production and Premiere Details

Ikka is produced by Alchemy Films and directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra. The film premieres on Netflix on 10 July. This is Deol's first original film for the streaming platform, a notable milestone for an actor whose theatrical career has spanned over four decades.

With OTT platforms increasingly drawing marquee Bollywood names for original content, Ikka's release will be closely watched as a gauge of whether courtroom dramas — a genre that has performed strongly in Indian streaming — can sustain audience appetite heading into the second half of 2025.