The trailer of Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna‘s much-awaited Netflix courtroom drama Ikka was unveiled on Monday at a star-studded event in Mumbai. While the gripping trailer generated excitement for the legal thriller, it was an off-screen moment involving Dia Mirza, Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna that became one of the highlights of the event.
The launch was attended by Sunny Deol, Dia Mirza, Tillotama Shome, and director Siddharth P. Malhotra. Akshaye Khanna, however, was absent from the event.
Dia Mirza Opens Up About Slapping Akshaye Khanna In The Film
During an interaction with the media, Dia Mirza revealed that she was genuinely nervous about performing a scene in which she had to slap Akshaye Khanna.
Speaking candidly, the actor joked that she was worried about how audiences would react.
“First, tell me whether I am going to get into a lot of trouble for slapping Akshaye Khanna? I am very scared! He has a phenomenal fan following,” Dia said with a laugh. “I am terrified. Moreover, it has been included in the trailer as well.”
Her confession immediately drew laughter from the audience.
Director Reveals It Was Dia’s First Scene In Ikka
Director Siddharth P. Malhotra added another interesting detail about the sequence, revealing that it was the very first scene Dia filmed for the movie.
“That’s the first scene she shot with him,” the filmmaker said.
Dia confirmed this, saying that her first day on the sets involved performing the emotionally charged scene with Akshaye.
“The first scene I shot for this film was with Akshaye Khanna,” she said.
Sunny Deol’s Witty Reply Gets Loud Cheers
As Dia continued speaking about her apprehension, Sunny Deol stepped in with a humorous remark that instantly lightened the mood.
“Why are you so worried? You’re playing my wife in the film!” Sunny quipped.
The audience responded with applause and laughter, while Dia smiled and admitted she had been waiting for that response.
“I was waiting for you to say that line!” she replied.
The light-hearted exchange quickly became one of the most talked-about moments from the trailer launch.
Ikka Trailer Promises An Intense Courtroom Drama
The trailer of Ikka offers a glimpse into an emotionally charged courtroom battle featuring powerhouse performances from its lead cast.
Sunny Deol plays Arjun Mehra, a lawyer known for standing up for the innocent. In an unexpected twist, he agrees to defend Akshaye Khanna’s character after being offered a life-saving deal.
The story revolves around a complex legal battle where justice, morality and personal relationships collide.
Tillotama Shome plays a determined public prosecutor, while Dia Mirza portrays Arjun Mehra’s wife, trying to hold her family together as the legal battle unfolds.
The trailer hints at an intense face-off between Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna, with courtroom confrontations, emotional conflicts and high-stakes drama taking centre stage.
Director Siddharth P. Malhotra On Bringing Ikka To Life
Speaking about the film, director Siddharth P. Malhotra said the project attracted him because of its emotional depth rather than just its legal backdrop.
“What drew me to Ikka was the opportunity to tell a courtroom story that focuses as much on personal relationships and emotional dilemmas as it does on the pursuit of justice.”
He also praised the ensemble cast, calling it one of the film’s biggest strengths.
“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 added.
Sunny Deol Makes His OTT Debut
Produced by Alchemy Films and directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, Ikka marks Sunny Deol’s OTT debut.
The courtroom drama will begin streaming exclusively on Netflix from July 10, bringing together Sunny Deol, Akshaye Khanna, Dia Mirza and Tillotama Shome in what promises to be an emotionally intense legal thriller.