At the Deol family-hosted special screening of Ikkis in Mumbai, Salman Khan became emotional while paying tribute to Dharmendra, and Rekha warmly kissed debutant Agastya Nanda's poster. The event, announced earlier by Sunny and Bobby Deol, underscored the film's importance ahead of its January 1, 2026 release.
Following the announcement by Sunny and Bobby Deol, the special screening of Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis in Mumbai proved deeply emotional. Salman Khan teared up while honouring the late Dharmendra, whose pivotal role marks the end of his career. Rekha, elegant in a saree, kissed Agastya Nanda's poster in a heartfelt welcome to the debutant. The gathering highlighted the war drama's significance—based on the 1971 India-Pakistan war and Param Vir Chakra recipient Arun Khetarpal—for the cast and families, with Jaideep Ahlawat also in the cast.