Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan’s highly anticipated war drama, Ikkis, has accomplished filming and is now officially slated for a theatrical release on December 25, 2025. Produced by Dinesh Vijan under his banner Maddock Movies, the movie is a biographical tribute to Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, who was martyred throughout the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
Ikkis starring Dharmendra, Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat to hit theatres on December 25
The film, whose title Ikkis alludes to Khetarpal’s age on the time of his sacrifice, stars Agastya Nanda in his big-screen debut because the young war hero. Veteran actor Dharmendra plays a pivotal emotional role as Arun Khetarpal’s father, and the forged also features Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher in key roles.
Ikkis marks a big departure for National Award-winning director Sriram Raghavan, known for his mastery of noir thrillers and crime dramas like Andhadhun and Badlapur. Raghavan described the project as a welcome break from his usual genre, specializing in an emotionally charged war story with impactful battle sequences. The film was first announced in 2019 with Varun Dhawan attached to the lead role, but delays attributable to the pandemic led to a casting change before Agastya Nanda was finalized.
The film’s recently released trailer has generated significant buzz across the industry, with critics and fellow actors praising its gripping narrative and Nanda’s performance. The story focuses on the Battle of Basantar throughout the 1971 war, where the young officer displayed extraordinary courage, refusing to desert his tank despite being critically wounded and destroying several enemy vehicles. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military honour.
For Agastya Nanda, grandson of megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Ikkis serves as his first major theatrical release following his debut within the Netflix film The Archies. Industry pundits view this difficult role as an important opportunity for the young actor to ascertain himself.
The film was initially scheduled for release on October 2, 2025, to coincide with Gandhi Jayanti. Nonetheless, the makers at Maddock Movies later confirmed a shift to a December 2025 window, positioning it as a significant cinematic event for the tip of the 12 months. While the precise date inside December continues to be awaiting official confirmation, industry speculation points towards a possible Christmas weekend release.
Jointly backed by Maddock Movies and Jio Studios, Ikkis guarantees to be a robust and emotional tribute to a national hero who, because the film’s tagline suggests, will remain “perpetually twenty-one” within the annals of Indian military history.
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