Ikkis is an upcoming, much-awaited war drama. Sriram Raghavan directed the entire movie. He is a National Award–winning filmmaker. Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films produced it. The film stars young Agastya Nanda in the lead role. Veteran actor Dharmendra also has a key role. Jaideep Ahlawat and Simar Bhatia are in the cast. This is a true story of a great hero.
The movie is set during the 1971 war. The story is about Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. He is India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee. The plot follows his short, brave life. He laid down his life for the nation. He was only 21 years old at the time. The film explores his unmatched courage. It shows his deep devotion to duty. This true story celebrates a massive sacrifice.
The film's trailer has been officially unveiled. It shows a very emotional and patriotic narrative. Director Sriram Raghavan uses his signature realism. The trailer captures the hero's great youth and sacrifice. The tagline is very powerful: “Woh Ikkis ka tha, Ikkis ka hi rahega.” This means he died at 21 but lives forever. Agastya Nanda plays Arun Khetarpal. Dharmendra likely plays an elder family member. The trailer promises strong, heartfelt performances.
Ikkis will be released in cinemas in 1st January 2026. This film is based on a true, untold event. This time, they offer a very intimate story. It focuses on the man behind the medal. Audiences should expect a deep, moving experience. The movie will honour the hero’s memory. It will be a powerful tribute to national courage.
| DAY | DATE | In Cr |
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| 1 | Thu Jan 01 2026 | 7.28 |
| 2 | Fri Jan 02 2026 | 4.02 |
| 3 | Sat Jan 03 2026 | 5.05 |
| 4 | Sun Jan 04 2026 | 5.7 |
| 5 | Mon Jan 05 2026 | 1.25 |
| 6 | Tue Jan 06 2026 | 1.4 |
| 7 | Wed Jan 07 2026 | 1.1 |
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| Website Name | Rating | Out Of | Critic Name | Review Link |
| Times Of India | 3.5 | 5 | Renuka Vyavahare | Click Here |
| Bollywood Hungama | 4 | 5 | BH Network | Click Here |
| Indian Express | 3 | 5 | Shubhra Gupta | Click Here |
| Aaj Tak | 3.5 | 5 | Pallavi | Click Here |
| Deccan Chronicle | 2.5 | 5 | Amogh Ravindra | Click Here |
| NDTV | 3.5 | 5 | Saibal Chatterjee | Click Here |
| Firstpost | 4 | 5 | Lachmi Deb Roy | Click Here |
| Movie Talkies | 4 | 5 | Movie Talkies Team | Click Here |
| Rediff | 3.5 | 5 | Mayur Sanap | Click Here |
| Filmfare | 4 | 5 | Devesh Sharma | Click Here |
| Dainik Bhaskar | 3.5 | 5 | Dainik Bhaskar Team | Click Here |
| Amarujala | 3.5 | 5 | Akash Khare | Click Here |
| India TV News | 3.5 | 5 | Jaya Dwivedie | Click Here |
| Cine Tales | 3.5 | 5 | Praneet Samaiya | Click Here |
| Koimoi | 4 | 5 | Rajiv Vijayakar | Click Here |
| DNA | 4 | 5 | Simran Singh | Click Here |
| Masala | 4 | 5 | Masala Team | Click Here |
| India Today | 3.5 | 5 | Sana Farzeen | Click Here |
| Pinkvilla | 3 | 5 | Gayatri Nirmal | Click Here |
| India.com | 4 | 5 | Ayush Srivastava | Click Here |
| India.com | 4 | 5 | Ayush Srivastava | Click Here |
| ABP Live | 4 | 5 | Amit Bhatia | Click Here |
| Jagran | 3.5 | 5 | Parina Taneja | Click Here |