Ikkis Movie Review: Both Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia, the niece of Akshay Kumar, make their Bollywood debuts in Ikkis. The film, which was initially purported to be launched on December 25, will now open in theatres on January 1, 2026.
Ikkis First Review : Salman Khan and Sunny Deol had been among the many many well-known Bollywood actors who attended the particular screening of Ikkis that happened in Mumbai on Monday, December 28. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra has now given an sincere evaluate of the film, applauding its real storyline and emotional depth.
Mukesh Chhabra critiques Ikkis
Mukesh praised Ikkis on X, previously Twitter. He wrote, “Just watched Ikkis — a film made purely from the heart. Gentle, honest storytelling that stays with you long after it ends. Dharmendra sir… what grace, what depth. If this is your last film, it truly breaks the heart. You’ve left us with something deeply emotional and important. You will be missed, sir.”
Agastya Nanda, Jaideep Ahlawat praised for…
He praised Jaideep Ahlawat’s efficiency, together with Agastya and Simar, and wrote, “And Jaideep Ahlawat — hats off. I genuinely didn’t expect this, and I’m glad to be surprised. A warm welcome to Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia — both were beautiful on screen. Endearing eyes, lovely chemistry. Agastya’s innocence and sincerity truly shine. Special mention to Vivan Shah and Sikandar Kher — outstanding work. And above all — Sriram Raghavan. The man. The master. Once again, sir… once again. A heartfelt film, told with honesty. Cinema that feels personal. @MaddockFilms @JaideepAhlawat.”
Just watched Ikkis — a movie made purely from the guts. Gentle, sincere storytelling that stays with you lengthy after it ends.
Dharmendra sir… what grace, what depth. If that is your final movie, it actually breaks the guts ?. You’ve left us with one thing deeply emotional and…— Mukesh Chhabra CSA (@CastingChhabra) December 29, 2025
All about Ikkis
The biographical conflict drama is about Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, PVC, performed by Agastya Nanda. The video depicts his loss of life on the Battle of Basantar through the 1971 India-Pakistan conflict. The movie, directed by Sriram Raghavan, additionally stars Dharmendra as Brigadier ML Khetarpal (Retd.), Arun Khetarpal’s father; Jaideep Ahlawat as Brigadier Khwaja Mohammed Naseer, a Pakistan Army commander; and Rahul Dev as Lieutenant Colonel (later Lieutenant General) Hanut Singh, MVC, amongst others.
Ikkis launch date
Both Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia, the niece of Akshay Kumar, make their Bollywood debuts on this film. The film, which was initially purported to be launched on December 25, will now open in theatres on January 1, 2026.
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