Ikkis - Agastya Nanda | Simar Bhatia

Ikkis (2025) is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language war biographical drama directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films. The film chronicles the extraordinary true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of India's highest wartime gallantry award, the Param Vir Chakra, for his heroic actions during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War at the Battle of Basantar. Agastya Nanda makes his theatrical debut as the fearless 21-year-old Arun Khetarpal, while legendary actor Dharmendra portrays his father, a retired army officer whose influence shapes the young soldier's courage and sense of duty. Jaideep Ahlawat joins the cast in a pivotal military role, bringing intensity to the battlefield sequences. Shot across authentic locations and featuring large-scale tank warfare recreations, Ikkis blends gripping combat scenes with deep emotional layers of family, sacrifice, and patriotism. Known for his twist-heavy thrillers like Andhadhun and Badlapur, Raghavan shifts to a heartfelt war epic that honors one of India's greatest unsung heroes. Scheduled for worldwide release on December 25, 2025, Ikkis is poised to be a landmark tribute to valor and one of the most anticipated patriotic films of the year.