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Sunny Deol's OTT Leap: No Action, Big Risk
30 Oct
Summary
- Sunny Deol was hesitant about his OTT debut due to lack of action.
- Netflix executive Ruchikaa convinced Deol by highlighting the streaming format's potential.
- Deol's film 'Ikka' premiered on Netflix on July 10, starring Akshaye Khanna.
Sunny Deol, known for his action-packed roles, expressed reservations about his streaming debut in the legal drama 'Ikka.' The film, which premiered on Netflix on July 10, was a departure from his typical genre due to the absence of action sequences.
Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh of Netflix India played a pivotal role in persuading Deol. She emphasized that the beauty of streaming lies in exploring familiar genres, like courtroom dramas, within the platform's flexibility. She assured him that the experiment would either prove successful or lead to adjustments, encouraging him to trust the process.
Despite his initial apprehension, and even a lighthearted comment about his age for a 'debut,' Deol ultimately committed to 'Ikka.' He joined the project with conviction, ready to give his all. The film also features prominent actors like Akshaye Khanna, Dia Mirza, and Tillotama Shome.
