Amid Ikkis postponement, Agastya Nanda reflects on playing Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal: 'Music played a huge role'

Agastya Nanda-starrer Ikkis has been postponed and now will hit cinemas on January 1, 2026. Amid this, Agastya shared how music helped him play Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.

Agastya Nanda in Ikkis

Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, is an upcoming war drama. It stars Amitabh Bachchan's grandson, Agastya Nanda, late actor Dharmendra, and others. The film was originally scheduled to be released on December 25, 2025, but it has been postponed and will hit theatres on January 1, 2026 to avoid competition from unstoppable Dhurandhar. Amid this, Agastya, who is going to make his theatre debut with Ikkis, shared how music helped him play Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.

Agastya Nanda on his Ikkis role

Speaking to IANS, Agastya Nanda said that music played an important role in helping him understand his character as a young soldier in Ikkis. He said, “Seeing the love each song has received has been truly overwhelming. Music played a huge role in helping me understand my character and its emotional journey. Listening to the complete album now feels like revisiting those moments on set which were honest, emotional, and very close to my heart."

Amitabh Bachchan praises Ikkis

Amitabh Bachchan recently attended the special screening of Ikkis and praised the film, along with Agastya's performance, direction, and script. Big B praised his grandson's maturity unfiltered honesty in his performance and added that his presence justified the character he portrays.

"Nothing excessive, just the perfection in every shot .. when he is in the frame you only watch him .. and this is not a grandfather speaking, this is a hardened viewer of cinema," he wrote in his blog.

Veteran actor also praised Sriram Raghavan's direction. He called Ikkis flawless in presentation, writing and direction. "When it ends .. the eyes filled with tears of joy and pride .. unable to speak out ..In silence ..The silence that belongs to me .. my understanding .. no other ..Love," added Big B.

About Ikkis

Ikkis is a 2025 Hindi war drama by Sriram Raghavan, telling the true story of India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. The narrative focuses on his bravery at age 21 during the 1971 Indo-Pak War, especially the Battle of Basantar.

The film stars Agastya Nanda as Arun Khetarpal, with Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat in key roles. This film explores the themes of sacrifice, duty, and the harsh realities of war in a young officer, aiming to achieve truth rather than extremism.

Also Read: Ikkis: Abhishek Bachchan calls Agastya Nanda 'immensely sincere actor'; 'I'm sure you have given Arun Ji the respect he truly deserves'

Ikkis FAQs

Q: Is Ikkis postponed?

A: Yes. Ikkis was originally scheduled to be released on December 25, 2025, but it has been postponed and now will hit cinemas on January 1, 2026.

Q: Who plays the lead role in Ikkis?

A: Amitabh Bachchan's grandson, Agastya Nanda, will play the lead role, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, in Ikkis.

Q: What is Ikkis about?

A: Ikkis is an upcoming Hindi war film directed by Sriram Raghavan, starring Agastya Nanda as India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, focusing on his bravery and sacrifice at age 21 during the 1971 Indo-Pak War's Battle of Basantar.

Share