Overview
- Maddock Films unveiled the final trailer and confirmed a theatrical opening on January 1, 2026, after moving the date from December 25.
- Coverage notes speculation about the shift, with reports citing box-office considerations and Amitabh Bachchan hinting that astrology influenced the change.
- The trailer spotlights Dharmendra as Brigadier M. L. Khetarpal, culminating in the line about Arun “always remaining 21,” which outlets highlighted for its emotional impact.
- Sunny Deol shared the trailer and a behind-the-scenes video urging audiences to celebrate his father’s last film, with Bobby Deol and Esha Deol also posting tributes and Akshay Kumar saluting the moment while cheering debutant Simar Bhatia.
- Director Sriram Raghavan leads the Maddock Films production starring Agastya Nanda as Second Lt. Arun Khetarpal with Jaideep Ahlawat and Simar Bhatia, as interviews recall Dharmendra’s on-set dedication, including working on a song until 4 a.m.