Sunny Deol has surprised fans with a brand new clean shaven look, and the timing has convinced many that it is linked to his upcoming Ramayan review of what's next in his career, specifically the film Ramayan. Sunny Deol is currently making headlines for his lineup of upcoming films, he is set to appear in Batwara 1947 while also making his OTT debut with Ikka, which streams on Netflix from July 10. Amid all this buzz around his projects, a fresh set of photos showing the actor without his signature beard and moustache has taken over social media.
A fan's photo reveals the clean shaven avatar
A fan shared pictures taken with Sunny Deol, and in them the actor is seen completely clean shaven. He is dressed in a casual outfit, a sweater paired with light coloured denim, and completes the look with a cap. The moment fans spotted him without his usual beard and moustache, the pictures went viral, drawing a flood of appreciative comments online.
Fans link the new look to Ramayan
Most of the reactions to Sunny Deol's new pictures reference Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayan. One user commented that preparations for Ramayan have begun, while another tied the look to the character of Bajrangbali, writing that Sunny sir is completely ready for the Bajrangbali look. Another fan wrote that Sunny sir looks impressive in every look, whether it is with a beard and moustache or clean shaven. Comments like these show just how excited fans are about the actor's new appearance and how it has only added to the anticipation around his upcoming film.
After Border 2, a packed slate with Ikka, Batwara 1947 and Ramayan
On the work front, Sunny Deol was last seen in Border 2, which turned out to be a massive hit at the box office. Released on January 23, 2026, the film collected more than Rs 464 crore worldwide. The film also featured Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty and Diljit Dosanjh in key roles alongside Sunny Deol. Looking ahead, the actor has a busy schedule lined up. Ikka, releasing on July 10, is a courtroom drama that also stars Akshay Khanna and will stream directly on Netflix. Beyond that, Sunny Deol will also be seen in Batwara 1947. After these two releases, attention is expected to shift to Nitesh Tiwari's much awaited Ramayan, in which the actor is believed to play a significant role, which is exactly why fans keep connecting his clean shaven look to that film.
