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Ikkis Trailer Launches Sriram Raghavan’s Biopic on Arun Khetarpal, Targets December Release

Agastya Nanda leads as the 21-year-old Param Vir Chakra awardee in a film the director says will favor grounded realism.

Overview

  • The official trailer dropped on October 29–30, with Maddock Films confirming a December 2025 theatrical window and no specific date yet.
  • Agastya Nanda makes his big-screen debut as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, with newcomer Simar Bhatia introduced opposite him.
  • The cast includes Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat, though reports differ on whether Dharmendra portrays Khetarpal’s father M. L. Khetarpal or his grandfather.
  • The campaign rolls out the line “Woh Ikkis ka tha, Ikkis ka hi rahega” and the hashtag #QissaAtIkkis, inviting audiences to share their own stories from age twenty-one.
  • Director Sriram Raghavan says the film aims for historical realism rather than a superhero‑style retelling, as tributes from the Bachchan family and industry peers help spotlight the launch.