Agastya Nanda - Ikkis

Agastya Nanda as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal in Ikkis (2025) In Sriram Raghavan's poignant war drama Ikkis, Agastya Nanda steps into the boots of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, a 21-year-old tank commander whose unyielding courage during the 1971 Indo-Pak War's Battle of Basantar turned the tide of history. Fresh-faced yet steely-eyed, with the crisp uniform of a National Defence Academy cadet hardening into battlefield grit, Agastya captures the raw duality of a devoted son and fearless warrior: tender moments with his family (led by Dharmendra's heartfelt father figure) clashing against the chaos of roaring tanks and unblinking resolve. Trained rigorously at Pune's army center, he embodies Khetarpal's posthumous legend—not just as a hero, but as a young man who chose duty over dreams. Flanked by Jaideep Ahlawat's commanding presence and Simar Bhatia's emotional anchor, this is Agastya Nanda's breakout: sincere, soul-stirring, and a tribute that salutes sacrifice with every frame. Releasing Christmas Day 2025, Ikkis isn't just a film; it's a salute to the unbreakable spirit of 21.