Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol are all set to organize a special screening of the upcoming film twenty-one Will pay tribute to his late father, veteran actor Dharmendra, in Mumbai next week. This will take place before the show’s theatrical release. twenty-one on January 1, 2026, and is expected to bring together members of the film industry and media to celebrate Dharmendra’s lasting impact on Indian cinema.

As per the invite, the event will take place on December 29 at PVR ICON, Andheri, Mumbai.

Directed by National Award winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, twenty-one Tells the true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient. Along with Dharmendra, Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia are in important roles in the war biopic. The special screening will also mark the Deol brothers’ first public address since the death of their father, underscoring the personal significance of the event.

Dharmendra’s role in twenty-one This is particularly noteworthy, as it His last appearance on the big screenIn the film, he plays the father of Agastya Nanda’s character, although their stories take place in different time periods, resulting in limited shared screen time, The Deol family has encouraged fans to actively support the film, with the upcoming event designed as a tribute to Dharmendra’s legacy,

Earlier, in an interview ANI, director Sriram Raghavan revealed that Dharmendra was capable To watch only the first part of twenty-one Before his health declined. He said, “I met him in October. He was fine at that time, but his health was not very good. He watched the first part and waited for the second part. I wanted him to watch the entire film. Somehow, that could not happen. He is not here to enjoy his work and people appreciate it. We regret that.”

The film recounts the bravery of Arun Khetarpal during the Battle of Basantar in 1971, where he reportedly destroyed ten enemy tanks before losing his life. The film’s story aims to highlight Khetarpal’s extraordinary military service and supreme sacrifice as well as the family relationships highlighted through the roles of Dharmendra and Agastya Nanda.

With its release scheduled for January 1, 2026, twenty-one Will provide the audience with the last opportunity to see Dharmendra’s performance.