Agastya Nanda, Jaideep Ahlawat's Ikkis release date postponed; Here's why

Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra, and Jaideep Ahlawat's much-awaited biopic, Ikkis, was earlier scheduled to be released on October 2, 2025. But now a report suggests that it has been postponed.

Agastya Nanda, A Still from Ikkis teaser

Ikkis is a much-awaited biopic film directed by National Award-winning director Sriram Raghavan. A few months ago, the makers dropped the announcement teaser along with the release date. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan's grandson, Agastya Nanda, and it marks his first theatrical release, after The Archies, which was an OTT series on Netflix. However, a recent report mentioned that Ikkis' release date has been postponed.

Ikkis release date postponed

As per Bollywood Hungama, Ikkis will not be released on November 7. Citing the reason behind it, the source added, "The decision was taken by producer Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films who felt that the first week of November and post-Diwali time will be ideal for their movie."

An industry insider further informed the portal that this is a good move as two major films are scheduled for release on October 2 - Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari and Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1, so November 7 is a better date in that regard.

Ikkis teaser

The announcement teaser for Ikkis shows the remarkable life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra award, and it is set against the dramatic and moving backdrop of the 1971 India-Pakistan war. It stars Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra, and Jaideep Ahlawat.

The caption on the post of the teaser video read, "Dinesh Vijan & Maddock Films Present #Ikkis- A True Story of a Brave Soldier and Son, Arun Khetarpal, India’s Youngest Param Vir Chakra Hero. Releasing in cinemas worldwide on 2nd Oct 2025."

About Ikkis

Agastya Nanda will play the titular role of a heroic soldier, Arun Khetarpal. His courage and sacrifice are etched in India's military history. The announcement video shows that the narrative is introduced through a heartfelt letter written during the Basantwar War in 1971. This letter, written by Arun Khetrapal to his father, contains the terrible news of his son's death in the war on December 16. The tone of the letter is sad and deeply respectful, expressing condolences for this immense loss.

Speaking about Ikkis, director Raghavan earlier told the Indian Express, “It is a war film, and it is a drama. It was a break from the kind of movies I was doing, and I wanted that, so that the next time I am doing a thriller, I feel fresh. That there is no baggage."

Also Read: Ikkis Teaser: Agastya Nanda's film to highlight on 1971 India-Pakistan war | Release date revealed

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FAQs

Q: What is the meaning of Ikkis?

A: The word Ikkis means 21 in Hindi, a significant and symbolic number in the physical and spiritual realms.

Q: Who directs Ikkis?

A: Ikkis is directed by Sriram Raghavan.

Q: Who is the hero in the movie Ikkis?

A: Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis, starring The Archies actor Agastya Nanda and veteran star Dharmendra, is based on the life of Param Vir Chakra recipient Arun Khetarpal.

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