Netflix has officially announced Ikka, a high-stakes courtroom drama featuring Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna, set to release on July 10. Directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, the film also marks Deol’s debut on Netflix and reunites the two actors in a story built around justice, ethics, and emotional conflict. Set during a tense legal case, Ikka centers on a renowned lawyer, played by Sunny Deol, who is unexpectedly required to defend a man from his past, portrayed by Akshaye Khanna. This case resurfaces old memories and forces him to question his beliefs as he tries to manage conflicting pressures from his personal life, family duties, and professional ethics.

The film features Tillotama Shome as a strong-willed public prosecutor pursuing justice, while Dia Mirza plays a wife and mother struggling to keep her family intact amid rising tensions. Monika Shergill, Vice President of Content at Netflix India, described Ikka as a gripping courtroom drama filled with moral dilemmas, emotional depth, and suspense. She highlighted its layered storytelling and the way it keeps viewers engaged with unexpected twists and thought-provoking questions.

She also noted the significance of Sunny Deol’s Netflix debut and his return to the courtroom genre after many years, alongside Akshaye Khanna, whose performance is expected to complement him strongly. With Tillotama Shome and Dia Mirza also part of the cast, she emphasized the strong ensemble driving the narrative. Produced by Alchemy Films, the movie explores the ripple effects of difficult decisions and the complexity of justice beyond the courtroom setting.

Director Siddharth P. Malhotra shared that Ikka has been a long-time passion project, especially as he has always admired courtroom dramas. He explained that the film is as much about emotional and personal conflicts as it is about legal proceedings. He also expressed excitement about working with Sunny Deol in a lawyer’s role once again, alongside a talented cast, calling it a project that came together at the right moment following his work on Maharaj.

Written by Althea Kaushal and Mayank Tewari and produced by Siddharth and Sapna Malhotra under Alchemy Films, the film also stars Sanjeeda Shaikh, Shishir Sharma, and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor. Ikka explores themes of loyalty, accountability, and sacrifice, and will premiere exclusively on Netflix on July 10.