Ahead of the January 1, 2026 release of 'Ikkis,' actor Sunny Deol and his brother Bobby Deol paid an emotional tribute to their late father, Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24, 2025. They described the film, Dharmendra's final cinematic appearance, as his 'salute' and a 'gift to the earth he loved and to the fans.' The war biopic, directed by Sriram Raghavan, stars Agastya Nanda as the lead and Dharmendra as the father of the protagonist. A special screening was attended by industry colleagues, where Sunny Deol was visibly moved.