Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna all set and ready to return to the small screen with ‘Ikka’, which is expected to release soon. The merger has been one of the most anticipated in recent times. In one of his recent interviews, the director of the film, Siddharth P Malhotrahe tested the work, how he created the painting and more.
Siddharth P Malhotra talks about ‘Ikka’
Speaking to India Today, the popular director, who is also known for his work in ‘Kaafir’, ‘Tribhanga’, and ‘Maharaj’, to name a few, shared a few details about his upcoming project, ‘Ikka.’ He shared during an interview that one of the easiest parts of the film was assembling the cast. Apart from Khanna and Deol, the film also stars Dia Mirza and Tillotama Shome also.He shared, “Actually, the actors were the easiest part. Everyone I approached for this film said yes in the first go. To say it was difficult would be a lie. It’s the strength of the script. The script was very good. Fortunately, they had seen Maharaj. They had seen my work before. They knew me because of my father, my work and my grandfather. The filmmaker, and he loved the script.He added that one of the most important things he thought about at the time was that everyone should respect each other. He added, “One thing that no one is prepared for is that every actor comes with his own personality and life. It’s not just Sunny Deol or Akshaye Khanna. It’s anyone who walks the stage.”
Siddharth P Malhotra talks about his experience of working with the successful actors of the film
He also said that he likes to work with old actors, and nothing had to be changed during filming. He added that “there is no other evil. I will work with actors of that generation. I have worked with them RaniKajol and Kareena—they are the best people to work with.”He also revealed that many veteran actors avoid working with many people at the same time, and that they can blend well in the film. He said, “They sit with you, they connect with you, they talk about events and talk about life,” he said. They give you what you need in one or two. You don’t spend hours shooting. They are skilled professionals because they have been doing this longer than you might think.“As for how he keeps things organized, the director shared that he likes to constantly change things. He shared during the interview that after taking all the pictures needed for the day, the director would change and show all the people who were there. He also concluded: “What happened was that they believed me, there were no fire extinguishers.”“‘Ikka’ is ready and all set to release on July 10, 2026, and follows a prominent lawyer who is hired to represent a criminal in court. Burdened with saving everything he is about to lose, the lawyer does everything he can to solve the problem before it’s too late.
