Sunny Deol‘s courtroom thriller Ikka has finally premiered on OTT, marking the actor’s first direct release on a streaming platform. Directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, the film features Sunny as Arjun Mehra, a fearless defence lawyer who is forced to represent his former professional rival, Shauryamann Gaur, played by Akshaye Khanna, in a murder case.Within hours of its release, viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their opinions.
Fans call it an engaging courtroom drama
One of the earliest reviews came from a viewer who attended a special fan screening before the film’s digital release. The user appreciated the film’s storytelling and performances while noting that it focuses more on emotions than unexpected twists.The user wrote, “Watched #IKKA at the special fan screening today, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.It’s an engaging courtroom drama that keeps you invested from start to finish. #SunnyDeol is outstanding as lawyer Arjun Mehra…his commanding screen presence and powerful performance take the film to another level.#AkshayeKhanna is fabulous, delivering yet another solid performance, while Tillotama Shome is excellent and leaves a strong impression. Overall, #IKKA is a well-crafted courtroom drama backed by stellar performances. Just don’t go in expecting too many twists and turns…the film relies more on its storytelling, performances, and emotional impact. A definite watch if you enjoy courtroom dramas.”
Sunny Deol’s performance receives widespread appreciation
Another audience member also praised the film after watching it on Netflix. The review highlighted Sunny Deol’s screen presence and suggested that the film deserved a theatrical release. The viewer wrote, “Just finished watching #IKKA on Netflix, and what a superb film. This honestly deserved a theatrical release. With strong word of mouth, it could easily have been a Rs 300 crore blockbuster at the box office. Sunny Deol is phenomenal as Arjun Mehra. He owns every courtroom scene with authority, intensity, and effortless screen presence. One of his finest performances in recent years. AkshayeKhanna is brilliant as always, delivering a restrained yet impactful performance. Tillotama Shome is equally impressive and brings depth to her character.”The review added, “The film doesn’t depend on shocking twists. Instead, it wins you over with sharp writing, compelling courtroom exchanges, emotional moments, and outstanding performances from the entire cast. If you’re a fan of courtroom dramas with substance, this is absolutely worth your time. A gripping, emotionally satisfying watch from beginning to end. Highly recommended! ☆ (4/5)”
Special screening becomes a Deol family gathering
Ahead of the digital premiere, the makers organised a special screening of Ikka in Mumbai on July 9, 2026. The event was held at the Sunny Super Sound preview theatre in Juhu, a venue owned by the Deol family. Sunny Deol attended the screening with his sons, Karan Deol and Rajveer Deol. The trio posed together for photographers before the screening began. Their appearance attracted attention from fans, who were delighted to see three generations of the Deol family supporting the film together. Several members of the film industry also attended the event.The first wave of social media reactions indicates that Ikka has connected with viewers who enjoy courtroom dramas driven by performances and emotional storytelling.
