DHAKA : The courtroom drama “Ikka,” starring Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna, is set to premiere on Netflix on July 10, marking Deol’s debut on a streaming platform.

Directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra and produced by Alchemy Films, the film also features Tillotama Shome and Dia Mirza in pivotal roles.

Sharing his thoughts on the project, Malhotra said Ikka has been a deeply personal and long-cherished story. A longtime admirer of courtroom dramas, he described the film as one of the earliest stories he envisioned bringing to the screen.

According to the filmmaker, the story stood out because it blends legal conflict with complex personal relationships and emotional dilemmas. He added that working with actors of the calibre of Sunny Deol, Akshaye Khanna, Dia Mirza and Tillotama Shome made the experience particularly rewarding.

Malhotra also praised Deol’s return to the courtroom genre, saying audiences have long associated the actor with powerful lawyer roles and that his presence added significant depth to the film.

The film centres on a renowned lawyer, portrayed by Deol, who is compelled to defend a man from his past, played by Khanna. The case revives old wounds and forces him to confront personal beliefs while navigating a high-profile legal battle.

Tillotama Shome plays a determined public prosecutor committed to securing justice, while Dia Mirza portrays a devoted wife and mother striving to keep her family together amid mounting tensions.

Monika Shergill, Vice President of Content at Netflix India, described Ikka as a courtroom drama packed with high stakes, moral ambiguity and emotional intensity.

She said the film explores themes of justice, truth and accountability through a suspenseful narrative featuring layered characters, unexpected twists and ethical questions that continue beyond the courtroom verdict.

Shergill also highlighted the significance of the project as Sunny Deol’s first Netflix film and his return to a lawyer’s role more than three decades after one of his most memorable performances in the genre. She added that Deol and Khanna’s on-screen reunion promises a compelling clash of perspectives and personalities.

Ikka will be available for streaming exclusively on Netflix from July 10.