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Sunny Deol Returns for 'Ikka 2', Khanna Out
8 Oct
Summary
- Sunny Deol reprises his role as Arjun Mehra in 'Ikka 2'.
- Akshaye Khanna will not be returning for the sequel.
- Production for 'Ikka 2' is slated to begin next year.
Sunny Deol is confirmed to reprise his character, Arjun Mehra, in the forthcoming sequel, 'Ikka 2'. This installment will mark a notable change for the franchise as Akshaye Khanna is not expected to return. The filmmakers are currently developing a fresh narrative for 'Ikka 2', moving away from the storyline of the original film.
Work on the script for 'Ikka 2' has commenced, with a focus on crafting a new theme and screenplay. Production is projected to begin next year once these elements are finalized. The absence of Khanna, who played Shauryaman Gaur in the first film, represents a significant departure for the series.
The original 'Ikka', a legal thriller directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, featured Deol as a criminal defense lawyer. The film explored a complex moral dilemma involving the defense of an accused criminal played by Khanna. Deol maintains a busy schedule with other upcoming projects, including 'Border 2' and 'Ramayana'.
