Watch: Ameesha Patel Hugs Emotional Sunny Deol At Dharmendra’s Final Film ‘Ikkis’ Screening
Ameesha Patel shared an emotional glimpse from the special screening of Dharmendra’s final film ‘Ikkis’.
The legacy of the legendary Dharmendra was honoured in a deeply moving ceremony during a special screening of his final film, ‘Ikkis’. Among the notable guests was Sunny Deol’s ‘Gadar’ co-star, Ameesha Patel, who shared an intimate look at the emotional evening through her social media, capturing the profound impact of the late actor's swan song on his family and friends. The screening was more than just a premiere; it was a gathering of love and remembrance for a titan of Indian cinema.
Ameesha Patel posted a video from the event that highlighted the heavy atmosphere, showing her sharing a supportive hug with a visibly emotional Sunny Deol.
Check out Ameesha Patel’s Instagram post below:
Ameesha’s video also captured her interacting with Bobby Deol, giving a hug to Tiger Shroff, and posing for photographs with the brothers’ cousin, actor Abhay Deol.
Sharing her heartfelt thoughts on the film, Ameesha thanked Sunny and Bobby for organising the screening of “our legend Dharamji’s last film”. She described the movie as a “sweet and endearing film” and a “fitting tribute” to the icon.
Ameesha Patel particularly noted that Dharmendra’s signature “charm and innocence” made the viewing experience both emotional and heart-warming. She concluded her review by wishing the entire team and Ikkis “super success”.
The Deol family’s personal tributes were scattered throughout the evening: Sunny Deol was seen being deeply moved by his father’s final performance on the silver screen as he posed with a massive poster of Dharmendra. Bobby Deol chose a poignant way to honour his father’s memory, attending the screening while wearing one of Dharmendra’s shirts.
Directed by Sriram Raghavan, ‘Ikkis’ marks the final screen appearance of Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89 – just weeks before his 90th birthday.
The film is a biographical war drama starring Agastya Nanda (the grandson of Amitabh Bachchan) as Arun Khetarpal. It chronicles the heroic sacrifice of the 1971 war hero, who remains the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra.
Adding to the film's emotional weight, Dharmendra himself penned a poem for the project, featuring the yearning line: “Aaj bhi ji karda hai, pind apne nu jaawa” (I yearn to return to my village).
Produced by Maddock Films and Jio Studios, ‘Ikkis’ boasts a powerful supporting cast including: Jaideep Ahlawat, Simar Bhatia, Sikandar Kher and Deepak Dobriyal.
The film is set to reach audiences nationwide when it releases in theatres on January 1, 2026.
