Ikkis
"He was 21, will remain as that."
Released in January 2026. Ikkis is a history/war film. directed by Sriram Raghavan. With a runtime of 2h 27m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Agastya Nanda
Synopsis
Second Lieutenant and India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, Arun Khetarpal, gave his life fighting for his battalion and the country during the 1971 Battle of Basantar. Ikkis also takes a reflective look at the futility of war through the eyes of Khetarpal's father, who visits his ancestral home in Sargodha and Alma Mater for reunion, which now happens to be in post-partition Pakistan, 30 years later.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2026
Released this month
Runtime
2h 27m
147 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dharmendra
as Brig. Madan Lal Khetarpal
Jaideep Ahlawat
as Brig. Jaan Mohammad Khan
Agastya Nanda
as 2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal
Simar Bhatia
as Kiran Kochar
Suhasini Mulay
as Mrs. Maheshwari Khetarpal
Rahul Dev
as Lt Col Hanut Singh
Sikandar Kher
as RIS Sagat Singh
Ekavali Khanna
as Maryam Nisar
Vivaan Shah
as Capt. Vijender Malhotra
Avani Rai
as Saba
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- Maddock Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ikkis about?
Second Lieutenant and India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, Arun Khetarpal, gave his life fighting for his battalion and the country during the 1971 Battle of Basantar. Ikkis also takes a re...
Who directed Ikkis?
Ikkis was directed by Sriram Raghavan.
How long is Ikkis?
Ikkis has a runtime of 2 hours and 27 minutes (147 minutes total).
When was Ikkis released?
Ikkis was released on January 1, 2026 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ikkis?
The main cast of Ikkis includes Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Agastya Nanda, Simar Bhatia, Suhasini Mulay.