Maddock Movies has unveiled the ultimate trailer of its upcoming film Ikkis, a war drama based on the lifetime of Param Vir Chakra awardee Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, whose bravery in the course of the 1971 Indo-Pak war made him one in every of the youngest heroes to receive India’s highest military honour. The film is now slated for a theatrical release on January 1, 2026.
Makers of Ikkis drop final trailer after film’s release date shift, watch
Sharing the trailer, the makers described Ikkis as “a real story of unmatched courage,” calling Arun Khetarpal “a hero who was only 21 and have become everlasting.” The ultimate trailer offers a glimpse into the soldier’s short yet extraordinary life, highlighting his fearlessness on the battlefield and the events that led to his ultimate sacrifice for the nation.
The trailer release comes just days after the makers postponed the film’s release. Ikkis was initially scheduled to hit theatres on December 25, 2025, but was later pushed to January 1, 2026. While several reports suggested the shift was made to avoid a box-office clash with Dharma Productions’ Tu Meri Important Tera Important Tera Tu Meri, others speculated that the strong buzz around Dhurandhar can have influenced the choice. Adding one other layer to the discussion, Amitabh Bachchan recently hinted on social media that astrology played a job within the change of release date.
Directed by Sriram Raghavan, Ikkis includes a strong ensemble solid including Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat and Agastya Nanda. The film marks Agastya’s first big-screen release following his debut in The Archies, which premiered on Netflix last yr. It also introduces Simar Bhatia, niece of Akshay Kumar, making her acting debut.
The film is produced by Dinesh Vijan under the Maddock Movies banner, with Sharada Karki Jalota, Poonam Shivdasani and Binny Padda serving as co-producers. The screenplay has been written by Sriram Raghavan together with Arijit Biswas and Pooja Ladha Surti.
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