The makers of ‘Ikkis’ set for release next month, paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary actor Dharmendra who passed away on Monday at the age of 89. The makers unveiled a new poster featuring the Bollywoodโs โHe-Manโ.
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The veteran actor passed away weeks ahead of his 90th birthday on December 8. He was recently hospitalised at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai after his health deteriorated.
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Honouring his last appearance on the big screen, Maddock Films unveiled a new poster of ‘Ikkis.’
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“Fathers raise sons. Legends raise nations. Dharmendra ji, an emotional powerhouse as the father of a 21-year-old immortal soldier. One timeless legend brings us the story of another,” the caption of the post read.
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The makers also shared another poster, featuring the lead cast of Agastya Nanda, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Dharmendra.
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With a homage to the late actor’s character in the film, they added, “A father’s worst nightmare became a nation’s chance to dream again. “Woh joh na sirf Hindustani, balki Pakistani fauj ke liye bhi misaal ban gaya.”
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The trailer for ‘Ikkis’ was released in October this year, featuring Agastya Nanda in the lead as the young and courageous war hero, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.
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Also read: Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra passes away
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‘Ikkis’ will hit theatres in December 2025.
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The news of Dharmendra’s passing has left his fans and the entire film fraternity grieving.
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Karan Johar took to Instagram to pen a heartfelt note and paid his tributes to Dharmendra.
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“It is an end of an ERA….. a massive mega star… the embodiment of a HERO in mainstream cinema… incredibly handsome and the most enigmatic screen presence … he is and will always be a bonafide Legend of Indian Cinema… defining and richly present in the pages of cinema history … but mostly he was the best human being… he was so loved by everyone in our industry ….,” Karan’s Instagram post read.
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Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Agastya Nanda arrived to offer their homages at the crematorium.