{"id":303014,"date":"2026-02-26T10:24:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T10:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/303014\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T10:24:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T10:24:08","slug":"ikkis-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-agastya-nanda-and-dharmendras-war-biopic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/303014\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Ikkis\u2019 OTT release: When and where to watch Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra’s war biopic |"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"'Ikkis\u2019 After a decent run theatres, the acclaimed war biographical drama ‘Ikkis’ is now available to stream in India and more than 200 countries and territories. Directed by the National Award-winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan<\/a>, the film brings to life the extraordinary story of Arun Khetarpal, India\u2019s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee.Headlined by Agastya Nanda<\/a>, the film also features a stunning final on-screen appearance by the legendary Dharmendra. Jaideep Ahlawat<\/a>, Simar Bhatia, and Rahul Dev also deliver stunning performances. <\/p>\n

The story of a 21-year-old hero<\/p>\n

At its core ‘Ikkis’ tells the remarkable yet brief life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal who displayed extraordinary bravery during the Battle of Basantar in the 1971 Indo-Pak War.Only 21 when he fell in battle, his courage earned him the Param Vir Chakra posthumously.<\/p>\n

Performances that elevate the film<\/p>\n

The cast contributes significantly to the emotional strength of the film. ETimes\u2019 review highlights several standout performances. Debutant Simar Bhatia \u201cshows promise with a confident screen presence and ease in front of the camera.\u201dSikandar Kher \u201cmakes a strong impression in a brief but significant role and once again proves he deserves more substantial opportunities.\u201d The review adds that Rahul Dev \u201cleaves his mark,\u201d while Vivaan Shah is \u201cequally affable in his part.\u201dAgastya Nanda\u2019s portrayal of Arun Khetarpal has been applauded by both critics and fans of the young star. <\/p>\n

A tribute to Dharmendra\u2019s legacy<\/p>\n

One of the most talked-about aspects of Ikkis is the final screen presence of Dharmendra. The ETimes review states that the film works as \u201ca warm, heartfelt tribute not only to the nation\u2019s bravehearts but also as a quiet acknowledgement of the late Dharmendra\u2019s acting prowess and range, which was often underutilised over the course of his illustrious career.\u201dA particularly emotional moment arrives when he delivers the line: \u201cZindagi apna raasta bana hi leti hai.\u201dThis performance has connected strongly with audiences and critics. <\/p>\n

Where to watch<\/p>\n

After a decent run at the box office, ‘Ikkis’ has made its digital debut. Viewers in India and across the globe can now stream the film exclusively on Prime Video. <\/p>\n

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