“Watching Him One Last Time Will Mean the World”: Karan Johar on Dharmendra’s Final Film Ikkis

The much-awaited trailer of Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday was released today by the makers. The film is produced by Karan Johar under his banner Dharma Productions. At the trailer launch event, Karan Johar extended his good wishes to the makers of Ikkis. The war drama will be the last film of the late actor Dharmendra. Karan expressed his desire to watch the film for the beloved actor. 

“I’m looking forward to watching ‘Ikkis’. It’s such a special film to all of us. For me, for personal reasons, we have such great regard, respect and reverence for Dharam ji and it’s been a tremendous loss to all of us. And watching him for one last time will mean the world to all of us as fans and cinegoers.

“Also, it’s Agastya’s film, like I’ve known Agastya and Dinu’s a great friend,” Johar told reporters at the trailer launch press conference of “Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri”.

Ikkis directed by Sirram Raghavan was earlier set to be released on 25 December 2025 but now the film will be released on 1 January 2026. Karan Johar’s film Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri is going to be released on 25 December. 

“Ikkis” narrates the story of youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient Arun Khetarpal, a second Lieutenant, who was martyred at the age of 21 during the Battle of Basantar in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Agastya Nanda plays the role of Khetarpal. Apart from him, the starcast includes Dharmendra, Simar Bhatia and Jaideep Alhawat. 

When asked about releasing “Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri” at a time when Ranveer Singh-fronted “Dhurandhar” is doing well in theatres and James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” has also released, Johar said there is scope for all kinds of films in theatres.

“I’m incredibly proud of the success of ‘Durandhar’ and my congratulations to the entire team. It’s a phenomenal film. I’ve heard the best things about ‘Avatar’, but I’ve also heard amazing things about our film. I know that it’s a Christmas release and it’s a festive release,” the producer said.

“I believe, as a producer of a multitude of films, that there is scope for every film to perform. Also I felt that our film ‘Tu Meri Main Tera…’ is very different from every other film that is being played in cinema halls. I think all of us can do exceedingly well in the cinemas,” Johar added.