Ikkis: Sriram Raghavans battle drama starring Agastya Nanda brings a real-life hero to display screen

Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, recognized for his mastery of thrillers reminiscent of Andhadhun and Merry Christmas, is venturing into new territory with Ikkis — a battle drama impressed by the true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee. The first look of the movie, unveiled by Maddock Films, introduces Agastya Nanda within the lead function.

Sharing two hanging posters on social media, the studio captioned: “Woh ikkis ka tha, ikkis ka hello rahega.” One picture exhibits Agastya manning a battle tank, whereas one other captures him in uniform, embodying the braveness of the 21-year-old soldier who laid down his life through the 1971 Battle of Basantar. The reveal coincided with Khetrapal’s start anniversary, paying tribute to his enduring legacy.

Ikkis additionally options veteran actor Dharmendra alongside Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikander Kher, and debutante Simar Bhatia. The movie is produced by Dinesh Vijan beneath Maddock Films — the banner behind Stree, Bhediya, and Sky Force — and is slated for a December 2025 theatrical launch.

This undertaking marks a big shift for Raghavan, whose work has lengthy been outlined by noir thrillers and crime dramas. For Agastya Nanda, grandson of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, Ikkis follows his debut in The Archies and represents his first main solo outing as a number one man.

Originally introduced in 2019 with Varun Dhawan hooked up, the movie was delayed as a result of pandemic earlier than being reimagined with a brand new solid.