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<\/p>\nFilmmaker Sriram Raghavan’s highly anticipated war drama,\u00a0Ikkis, has completed filming and is now officially slated for a theatrical release on\u00a0December 25, 2025. Produced by Dinesh Vijan under his banner Maddock Films, the movie is a biographical tribute to Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, who was martyred during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.<\/p>\n
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Ikkis starring Dharmendra, Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat to hit theatres on December 25<\/p>\n
The film, whose title Ikkis alludes to Khetarpal’s age at the time of his sacrifice, stars\u00a0Agastya Nanda\u00a0in his big-screen debut as the young war hero. Veteran actor\u00a0Dharmendra\u00a0plays a pivotal emotional role as Arun Khetarpal’s father, and the cast also features\u00a0Jaideep Ahlawat\u00a0and Sikandar Kher in key roles.<\/p>\n
Ikkis\u00a0marks a significant departure for National Award-winning director Sriram Raghavan, known for his mastery of noir thrillers and crime dramas like\u00a0Andhadhun\u00a0and\u00a0Badlapur. Raghavan described the project as a welcome break from his usual genre, focusing on 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 caused by the pandemic led to a casting change before Agastya Nanda was finalized.<\/p>\n
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 during the 1971 war, where the young officer displayed extraordinary courage, refusing to abandon his tank despite being critically wounded and destroying several enemy vehicles. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military honour.<\/p>\n
For Agastya Nanda, grandson of megastar Amitabh Bachchan,\u00a0Ikkis\u00a0serves as his first major theatrical release following his debut in the Netflix film\u00a0The Archies. Industry pundits view this challenging role as a crucial opportunity for the young actor to establish himself.<\/p>\n
The film was initially scheduled for release on October 2, 2025, to coincide with Gandhi Jayanti. However, the makers at Maddock Films later confirmed a shift to a December 2025 window, positioning it as a major cinematic event for the end of the year. While the exact date within December is still awaiting official confirmation, industry speculation points towards a potential Christmas weekend release.<\/p>\n
Jointly backed by Maddock Films and Jio Studios,\u00a0Ikkis\u00a0promises to be a powerful and emotional tribute to a national hero who, as the film’s tagline suggests, will remain “forever twenty-one” in the annals of Indian military history.<\/p>\n
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