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Dharmendra's Last Film 'Ikkis' Fuels Emotional Memories
4 Dec
Summary
- Dharmendra's final film, 'Ikkis,' was promoted at a recent event.
- Director Sriram Raghavan shared Dharmendra's persistent calls about the film.
- Agastya Nanda noted Dharmendra worked with four generations of his family.
The cast and crew of the highly anticipated film 'Ikkis' recently gathered to promote the movie at the Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards 2025. This film holds particular significance as it marks the final project of the beloved actor Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24. During the event, the team shared touching anecdotes and memories of their time working with him.
Director Sriram Raghavan recounted Dharmendra's dedication to the project, sharing that the veteran actor would call weekly to inquire about the film's progress, even during a delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Raghavan revealed he had discussed the story with Dharmendra early on, even before casting Agastya Nanda for the lead role. Dharmendra's enthusiasm for the narrative was evident from their initial conversations.
Agastya Nanda expressed his deep emotion, highlighting that Dharmendra had a professional connection spanning four generations of his family, from his great-grandfather to himself. He echoed the sentiment that it's profoundly sad Dharmendra won't witness the full film and the appreciation it deserves. 'Ikkis' is scheduled for theatrical release on December 25.
