Amitabh Bachchan reviews Agastya Nanda's Ikkis not from a grandfather's point of view; Says, 'His presence justifying the character'

Agastya Nanda's Ikkis was scheduled to be released on December 25, but now it will hit cinemas on January 1, 2026. Ahead of the release, Amitabh Bachchan shared his review of Ikkis.

Amitabh Bachchan reviews Agastya Nanda's Ikkis

Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, stars Amitabh Bachchan's grandson, Agastya Nanda, late actor Dharmendra, and others. The film was scheduled to be released on December 25, 2025, but now it has been postponed and will hit theatres on January 1, 2026. Ahead of the release, the makers arranged a special screening of Ikkis where several celebrities attended, and one of them was Big B. After watching, Amitabh Bachchan shared his review of Ikkis and praised the film as well as his grandson's performance.

Amitabh Bachchan praises Ikkis

After attending the screening of Ikkis, Amitabh Bachchan shared a long post on his blog. He reminisced about the journey from the birth of his grandson, Agastya Nanda, to the day he fulfilled his dream of becoming an actor.

Praising Agastya’s performance, Big B mentioned, "His maturity, his unfiltered honesty in his performance, his presence justifying the character he portrays .. nothing frith or froth, just the Arun Khetarpal soldier, who fought in his bravery as the 21 year old, defending the nation during the India -Pak war of 1971 .. 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."

The veteran actor also showered praise on the writing and direction of the Sriram Raghavan film. He called Ikkis flawless in its 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.

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About Ikkis

Ikkis is a Hindi war biopic by Sriram Raghavan. It follows the heroic true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, martyred at age 21 in the 1971 Indo-Pak War. The film highlights his extraordinary courage and ultimate sacrifice during the 1971 war, especially in the Battle of Basant, where he became the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra.

Ikkis stars Agastya Nanda as Khetarpal, alongside Dharmendra (as his father) and Jaideep Ahlawat. The film, which focuses on his bravery and sacrifice during the Battle of Basant, balances intense battle action and personal moments. The narrative mixes intimate family moments with high-level combat scenes, highlighting the soldier's journey, love, and the emotional impact on his family.

Apart from Agastya, Dharmendra, and Jaideep, Ikkis also stars Simar Bhatia, Deepak Dobriyal, and others in key roles.

Ikkis FAQs

Q: Is Ikkis based on a true story?

A: Ikkis is based on the heroic true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, martyred at age 21 in the 1971 Indo-Pak War.

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: Is Ikkis Dharmendra's last movie?

A: Yes. Ikkis marks Dharmendra's last movie. The veteran actor passed away on November 24, 2025.

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