In a surprising turn of events, Bollywood is set to witness the reunion of two iconic superstars, Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna, after a staggering 28 years. The actors, who last shared screen space in the 1997 blockbuster "Border", are coming together for a new Netflix legal drama titled "Ikka".

The announcement, which came as part of Netflix's 2026 content slate reveal, has generated considerable buzz among fans and industry insiders alike. "Ikka" promises to be a high-octane, classic Bollywood "masala" film, featuring two powerhouse performers of Indian cinema. The series is directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra and also stars Dia Mirza, Tillotama Shome, and Sanjeeda Sheikh in key roles. The script is written by Althea Kaushal and Mayank Tewari. Siddharth P Malhotra and Sapna Malhotra are serving as producers for Alchemy Films.

Sunny Deol is slated to play an honest and dignified lawyer, a role that may remind audiences of his character from the 1993 film "Damini". Akshaye Khanna, on the other hand, is set to portray the main antagonist of the drama. The series is anticipated to explore themes related to the Indian judicial system, with Deol and Khanna playing pivotal roles.

The collaboration is described as a "riveting face-off between two arch-rivals: a top lawyer forced to defend the man whose past with him and his wife holds many painful memories". The series promises to be a "relentless thriller packed with emotional depth, a father's unyielding quest to shield his family, even at the cost of his principles, in a deal with the devil".

"Ikka" adds to the growing list of crime and legal thrillers on Netflix. Other titles include "Kartavya", starring Saif Ali Khan and Rasika Dugal, where Khan plays a police officer facing moral crossroads. Also, the recently released "Mardaani 3" starring Rani Mukerji, continues the trend of women-centric action thrillers. Moreover, Netflix's 2026 slate includes "Family Business", a drama starring Anil Kapoor and Vijay Varma, and "Toaster", a dark comedy featuring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra.

The reunion of Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna is not just a nostalgic moment for fans but also a strategic move by Netflix to capitalize on the actors' established fan bases and their proven ability to deliver compelling performances. With audiences increasingly drawn to legal and crime thrillers on digital platforms, "Ikka" is expected to appeal to a wide viewership.