Overview
- Pooja Ladha Surti and Arijit Biswas said the films occupy different ecosystems, arguing a gangster story’s code cannot align with a war film’s warrior code.
- The writers described Ikkis as a dual‑timeline narrative balancing Arun Khetarpal’s wartime journey with his father’s later reckoning, and they called that structure their toughest challenge.
- Despite positive reviews, Ikkis underperformed commercially and faced criticism for allegedly portraying Pakistani soldiers sympathetically.
- Dhurandhar has dominated the box office, with reports citing more than ₹1,200 crore worldwide and over ₹850 crore domestically.
- A second Dhurandhar film has been scheduled for release on March 19.