Akshaye Khanna-Sunny Deol to reunite 29 years after Border on a Netflix film: Reports

After earning widespread acclaim for his restrained yet menacing turn as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna appears to be entering a particularly intriguing phase of his career. Known for his selective approach to roles and long gaps between projects, Khanna has once again become a point of curiosity among audiences and trade watchers alike. While the actor has not publicly commented on the renewed attention following Dhurandhar, interest in his next move has only intensified.

Amid this renewed buzz, reports have emerged suggesting that Khanna has reunited with Sunny Deol on screen nearly 29 years after their collaboration in JP Dutta's Border (1997). Although there has been no official confirmation from the makers, a Reddit post that has gone viral claims that the two actors have already wrapped filming for an upcoming project titled Ikka. If true, the collaboration marks a significant moment, bringing together two actors whose careers have taken markedly different trajectories since their last shared screen appearance.

Ikka is said to be an action-crime thriller and,



notably, is reportedly being developed as a direct-to-OTT release rather than a theatrical outing. According to online speculation, the film is slated to premiere on Netflix. The project is also rumoured to feature Dia Mirza and Sanjeeda Sheikh in key roles, though details about the narrative, character dynamics, and the scale of the film remain under wraps.

The reported OTT route is in line with Khanna’s recent career choices, where he has gravitated towards content-driven roles that prioritise impact over scale. His performance in Dhurandhar, in particular, was widely noted for its quiet intensity and moral ambiguity, reinforcing his reputation as an actor who thrives in layered, unconventional parts rather than overtly heroic turns.

For now, Ikka remains the subject of online speculation rather than official announcements. Still, the possibility of Akshaye Khanna and Sunny Deol sharing screen space again, this time in a contemporary action-thriller context, has been enough to spark interest, especially at a time when Khanna's career momentum seems firmly back in focus.