Ikkis
First
Review:
Sriram
Raghavan’s
Ikkis
has
been
generating
decent
buzz
for
several
reasons.
It
introduces
Agastya
Nanda,
grandson
of
Amitabh
Bachchan,
in
his
first
big-screen
appearance,
while
Simar
Bhatia,
Akshay
Kumar’s
niece,
also
makes
her
film
debut
with
this
project.
Adding
to
the
film’s
significance,
Ikkis
is
a
biographical
war
drama
and
also
marks
the
final
on-screen
appearance
of
late
actor
Dharmendra.
The
film
holds
special
emotional
value
for
fans,
as
it
serves
as
a
farewell
to
one
of
Indian
cinema’s
most
iconic
stars.
IKKIS
FIRST
REVIEW
IS
OUT
Earlier
slated
to
clash
with
Kartik
Aaryan
and
Ananya
Panday
starrer
Tu
Meri
Main
Tera
Main
Tera
Tu
Meri
on
December
25,
Ikkis
makers
delayed
its
release
by
a
week
amid
the
ongoing
Dhurandhar
wave.
The
war
drama
has
been
grabbing
eyeballs
as
audiences
look
forward
to
its
theatrical
release
on
January
1.
An
early,
unofficial
review
of
the
film
has
surfaced
online
and
quickly
grabbed
the
attention
of
movie
lovers.
The
review
has
sparked
discussions
and
curiosity,
making
many
eager
to
know
more
about
the
film’s
content
and
performances.
Ahead
of
its
theatrical
release,
the
makers
of
Ikkis
hosted
a
special
screening
in
Mumbai
recently.
Following
the
screening,
the
film
has
received
its
first
review,
shared
by
casting
director
Mukesh
Chhabra.
Calling
Ikkis
a
‘heartwarming’ film,
he
wrote,
“Just
watched
Ikkis
–
a
film
made
purely
from
the
heart.
Gentle,
honest
storytelling
that
stays
with
you
long
after
it
ends.”
He
added,
“Dharmendra
sir…
what
grace,
what
depth.
If
this
is
your
last
film,
it
truly
breaks
the
heart.
You’ve
left
us
with
something
deeply
emotional
and
important.
You
will
be
missed,
sir.
And
Jaideep
Ahlawat
–
hats
off.
I
genuinely
didn’t
expect
this,
and
I’m
glad
to
be
surprised.
A
warm
welcome
to
Agastya
Nanda
and
Simar
Bhatia
–
both
were
beautiful
on
screen.”
Take
a
look
at
the
full
review
here:
Just watched Ikkis — a film made purely from the heart. Gentle, honest storytelling that stays with you long after it ends.
Dharmendra sir… what grace, what depth. If this is your last film, it truly breaks the heart 💔. You’ve left us with something deeply emotional and…
— Mukesh Chhabra CSA (@CastingChhabra) December 29, 2025 “>
IKKIS
OVERVIEW:
PLOT,
CAST
DETAILS
Directed
by
Sriram
Raghavan,
Ikkis
is
a
powerful
war
drama
inspired
by
the
real-life
story
of
Arun
Khetarpal,
India’s
youngest
Param
Vir
Chakra
awardee.
Unlike
Raghavan’s
usual
suspense
thrillers,
this
film
takes
a
different
path
by
focusing
on
emotions,
patriotism,
sacrifice,
and
strong
family
ties.
The
film
traces
Arun
Khetarpal’s
life
and
heroic
sacrifice
during
the
1971
Indo-Pak
war,
especially
the
Battle
of
Basantar.
At
just
21
years
of
age,
Arun
showed
unmatched
courage
on
the
battlefield,
destroying
multiple
enemy
tanks
before
laying
down
his
life
for
the
country.
His
bravery
earned
him
India’s
highest
military
honour,
making
him
the
youngest
soldier
to
receive
the
Param
Vir
Chakra.
Ikkis
is
expected
to
showcase
intense
war
scenes
and
large-scale
tank
battles
while
also
exploring
Arun’s
personal
journey.
The
narrative
moves
from
his
days
as
a
cadet
at
the
National
Defence
Academy
to
his
transformation
into
a
fearless
war
hero.
Alongside
the
battlefield
action,
the
film
also
highlights
his
bond
with
his
family
and
includes
a
subtle
romantic
track,
adding
emotional
depth
to
the
story.
Agastya
Nanda,
grandson
of
Amitabh
Bachchan,
steps
into
the
role
of
Arun
Khetarpal.
The
actor,
who
made
his
debut
with
Netflix’s
The
Archies
in
2023,
takes
on
one
of
the
most
challenging
roles
of
his
career
with
this
biopic.
Late
actor
Dharmendra
plays
Arun’s
father,
M.L.
Khetarpal,
marking
one
of
his
most
emotional
performances.
The
supporting
cast
features
Jaideep
Ahlawat
as
a
Pakistani
Army
officer
and
Sikandar
Kher
as
an
Indian
Army
officer.
Ekavali
Khanna
essays
the
role
of
Maryam
Nisar,
while
Simar
Bhatia
is
seen
as
Kiran.
The
ensemble
also
includes
Kunal
Mann,
Shree
Bishnoi,
Mohan
Godara,
and
Aryan
Pushkar
in
key
roles.