Dharmendra's Final Wish: Fans Rush to Watch 'Ikkis' as His Last Film Hits Theaters
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Veteran actor Dharmendra's final interview has gone viral, where he requested fans to watch his last film 'Ikkis'. The movie, directed by Sriram Raghavan, released in theaters on January 1, 2026, just weeks before Dharmendra's 90th birthday. In one of his last interviews, Dharmendra praised Raghavan's direction and described 'Ikkis' as a 'touching and excellent film'. The movie tells the story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was martyred during the 1971 India-Pakistan War. Dharmendra played the role of Arun's father, Brigadier Madan Lal Khetarpal, while his character was portrayed by Agastya Nanda, Amitabh Bachchan's grandson. 'Ikkis' marks the Bollywood debut of Akshay Kumar's niece, Simar Bhatia. Dharmendra's fans flocked to theaters to watch his final performance, fulfilling his request to 'definitely watch' the film. The actor also shared his thoughts on the changing film industry, praising the new generation of actors for their natural performances.
