New Delhi: Director of Sriram Raghavan’s Biographical War Drama, Ikkis, Starring, Starring Nanda in the Titular Role of Second Lieutenant Araun Khetarpal, the youth recipient of the Param Vir chakra, Hit Cinemas on Jannuary 1, 2026. The film also Features Jaideep Ahlawp Ahlaw, Suhasin Mulay, Sikander Kher, and Rahul Dev in Supporting Roles. Notably, it Mars Posthumous Screen Apparances for Veterans Dharmens and Asrani.
Film’s Storyline
ikkis centers on the battle of basanatar during the indo-pakistani war of 1971, highlighting the bravery and sacrifice of lieutenant arun khetarpal and his comrades.
Box Office Performance
According to trade tracking website Sacnilk, Ikkis opened to a decent response at the box office, collecting Rs 7 crore on its first day of release, Thursday, January 1, 2026. The film registered an overall Hindi occupancy of 31.94% across theatres, reflecting a steady turnout despite the post-holiday period. Early estimates indicate that the film earned an additional Rs 3.50 crore on its second day, pushing the cumulative total to around Rs 10.50 crore.
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Tribute to Dharmendra
A day before the release, Dharmendra’s sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, paid a heartfelt tribute to the late legend. Sharing the film’s poster on Instagram, they wrote:
“Our Papa, the man of the soil, Ikkis is his salute – his gift to the earth he loved and to the fans who always stood by him. For our family, it is a treasure filled with his spirit, courage, and his heart. Today, with love and immense pride, we share it with the world, hoping it lives on the way he does – forever.”
Read Here | Ahead Of ‘Ikkis’ Release, Sunny And Bobby Deol Pay Heartfelt Tribute To Dharmendra
Earlier in December, a special screening of Ikkis was held in the capital, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. During the event, he interacted with the film’s lead actors, Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat, and honored the family members of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who sacrificed his life at the age of 21 during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
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