End of an Era: Dharmendra Dies at 89, Days After Poster of His Last Film ‘Ekkis’ Unveiled

Dharmendra died at home at the age of 89. Before he said goodbye, the poster for his final film, "Ekkish," was released, featuring his voice. The film is to be released next month, December 25th. Fans' joy in hearing their favorite actor's voice in the poster turned to mourning as Dharmendra bid adieu to the world.

Recently, Dharmendra was discharged from the hospital and was being treated at home. His family had said that the actor was recovering. The fans were also praying for the actor's speedy recovery, but now he has passed away just before his 90th birthday.

Maddock Films released a new poster for the film 'Ikkis'. Dharmendra's voice is heard in the background. It is the dialogue from the film, 'My elder son Arun, he will always remain Ikkis.' The makers shared the poster with a caption, "Fathers raise sons. But great ones take the country forward. Dharmendra ji will be seen as the father of a 21-year-old soldier. He is an emotional powerhouse in the film. This evergreen legend will tell us the story of another legend."

Dharmendra's look in the film reflects the seriousness and pain of his character. This film is not just a war story, but will also portray the deep emotional struggle of a father as he raised his son to be so courageous and then accept his martyrdom.

The film "Ekkis," produced under Dinesh Vijan's Maddock banner, is directed by Sriram Raghavan. Dharmendra plays the father of soldier Arun Khetarpal. Khetarpal, the man who sacrificed his life to protect Mother India at the age of 21, immortalized him in the pages of history. Amitabh Bachchan's grandson, Agastya Nanda, plays the role of Arun Khetarpal in the film.