Ikkis OTT partner revealed! Here's when and where you can stream Agastya Nanda's war drama after its theatrical run

Ikkis starring Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra, hits theatres on January 1, 2026. Sriram Raghavan’s biopic on war hero Arun Khetarpal arrives on Amazon Prime Video in late March.

Agastya Nanda in Ikkis

January 1, 2026, is the final release date of Sriram Raghavan's biographical war drama Ikkis in cinemas. The film will make the jump to digital streaming on Amazon Prime Video when its theatrical run concludes. The film will be available for rent on Prime Video beginning March 12, 2026, in line with the industry-standard eight-week theatrical window, and will be available to all the platform subscribers on March 26, 2026.

Strategic postponement

Originally set for a late December 2025 release for Ikkis the makers decided to postpone it until New Year's Day instead of during a packed weekend at the movies, when major blockbusters like Dhurandhar and Avatar: Fire and Ash were also playing. This change, according to producer Dinesh Vijan, was deliberate to give the film more "breathing space" and a solitary theatrical window to reach its full financial potential.

Part of the inspiration for Ikkis came from the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who became the youngest person to ever receive the Param Vir Chakra, the highest military honour in India. The heroic actions of Khetarpal at the 1971 Indo-Pak War Battle of Basantar are the main subject of the story. According to reports, Khetarpal, at just 21 years old, destroyed ten Pakistani tanks while leading his tank, "Famagusta," against superior enemy troops. He then tragically sacrificed his life in the process. The film's stated goal is to document his time spent training at the NDA and IMA before his last stand in the Shakargarh Sector.

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Powerhouse cast

Agastya Nanda makes his big-screen acting debut in the film as protagonist Arun Khetarpal. The actor, in order to play the part of a tank commander, participated in extensive military drills and physical training. The late legendary actor Dharmendra plays Arun's father, Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal, adding significant emotional weight to the project.

Sikandar Kher, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Simar Bhatia are among the supporting cast members. Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan praised the film's technical "perfection" and "unfiltered honesty" after positive early screenings.

Road to OTT

With this OTT release plan, the historical biopic Ikkis will be available to audiences around the world in digital form by the end of March, while still maintaining its theatrical exclusivity period.

Ikkis FAQs:

Q: When will Ikkis be available to stream on Prime Video?

Ikkis is reportedly scheduled to be available for rent on the Prime Video Store starting March 12, 2026. Following the standard eight-week theatrical window, it will be available for all Prime Video subscribers at no extra cost on March 26, 2026.

Q: Is the movie Ikkis based on a true story?

Yes, Ikkis is a biographical war drama based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra. He remains the youngest recipient of India's highest military decoration for his extreme bravery during the Battle of Basantar in the 1971 Indo-Pak War.

Q: Who plays the lead role of Arun Khetarpal in Ikkis?

Agastya Nanda, the grandson of Amitabh Bachchan, makes his theatrical debut playing the lead role of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. The film also features a significant performance by the late legendary actor Dharmendra, who portrays Arun's father, Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal.

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