Netflix has officially announced aceAn upcoming courtroom thriller directed by Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna. Directed by Sidharth P. Malhotra, the film is set to premiere on the streaming platform on July 10 and marks Sunny Deol’s first Netflix original.
Sunny Deol vs Akshaye Khanna! Netflix unveils Ikka, a high-voltage courtroom thriller to premiere on July 10
The legal drama brings together Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna for an entertaining face-off that will see the two actors reunite on screen after decades. Set against the backdrop of a high-profile court battle, ace Explores themes of justice, morality, family, and the consequences of choices made in the past.
At the center of the story is a famous lawyer, played by Sunny Deol, who is forced to defend a man from his past, played by Akshaye Khanna. The unexpected return of this man forces her to confront unresolved wounds while taking on a case that challenges her deepest convictions. As personal loyalties and professional responsibilities collide, the lawyer finds himself in a battle where every decision has a cost.
The film also stars acclaimed actors Tillotama Shome and Dia Mirza in pivotal roles. While Tillotama plays a determined government lawyer determined to deliver justice, Dia plays a wife and mother who strives to keep her family together amid growing uncertainty and emotional turmoil.
Talking about the project, Monica Shergill, Vice President, Content, Netflix India said, “Ikka brings together everything audiences love about a great courtroom drama: high stakes, moral complexity and emotional conflict. Directed by Sidharth P. Malhotra, the film explores justice, truth and accountability through a gripping narrative that keeps the audience guessing till the end, with layered characters, unexpected twists and moral questions that shape the verdict. The film also marks a watershed moment for us as Sunny Deol returns to court as a lawyer more than three decades after his iconic turn in the genre, with the immensely talented Akshaye Khanna playing the perfect counterpart in an intriguing battle of wits. The film brings together extraordinary talent in the service of a story that is deeply rooted in its context and universal. Resonates with form – the kind of storytelling we are proud to present to audiences on Netflix.
Produced by Alchemy Films, ace marks another collaboration between director Sidharth P. Malhotra and Netflix after the success of Maharaj. The filmmaker revealed that the project has been close to his heart for many years.
Talking about the film, Sidharth P. Malhotra shared, “As a storyteller, I am always on the lookout for stories that challenge me emotionally and creatively, and Ikka has been one such journey. I have always been a huge fan of courtroom dramas, and it’s a subject that has been incredibly close to my heart for many years. In fact, it was one of the first stories that I wanted to bring to the screen. What drew me to Ikka What was appealing was the opportunity to tell a courtroom story that focuses as much on personal relationships as it does on the pursuit of justice. It felt really special to have Sunny Deol play a lawyer with such a phenomenal cast, it felt like everything was coming together at the right time. It’s wonderful to once again collaborate with Netflix on a film that is deeply emotional, character-driven and powerful.”
With impossible choices, shifting alliances, emotional conflicts, and a court battle that extends far beyond legal arguments, ace Promises an intense viewing experience. The film will begin streaming exclusively on Netflix from July 10.
