Ikkis Opens to Rs 7 Crore as Reviews Praise Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra’s Final Role
The film portrays Arun Khetarpal’s 1971 valor through a measured biopic featuring Dharmendra’s final big-screen appearance.
Overview
- Released on January 1, 2026, the Sriram Raghavan–directed war drama posted an estimated Rs 7 crore on Day 1 with about 32% nationwide occupancy, according to early trade data cited by India Today.
- Critics commend the film’s restrained, non-jingoistic approach to wartime storytelling that privileges emotion and authenticity over spectacle.
- Agastya Nanda is noted for a sincere turn as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, with Dharmendra’s performance drawing emotional praise in what is reported as his last big-screen outing.
- Jaideep Ahlawat’s portrayal of the Pakistani officer opposing Khetarpal is highlighted as nuanced and convincing.
- Reviews repeatedly flag a sluggish first half and a romantic subplot viewed as unnecessary, even as they endorse the overall craft and performances.