Ikkis Box Office Collection Day 1: Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra’s war biopic beats expectations with Rs 7 crore amid Dhurandhar fever
Ikkis Box Office Collection Day 1: Despite Dhurandhar’s strong hold in its fourth week, Ikkis has grabbed eyeballs with its impressive first-day earnings that was three times more than the predictions
Agastya Nanda in Ikkis
Last Updated: 10.30 AM, Jan 02, 2026
Ikkis Box Office Collection Day 1: Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, featuring Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra, surpassed expectations with a decent collection on its opening day. Despite Dhurandhar’s strong hold on the box office even in its fourth week, Ikkis has grabbed eyeballs with its impressive first-day collection that was three times more than the early predictions. The movie also marks the last on-screen presence of Dharmendra, and fans have lined up in the theaters to witness their favourite legendary star one last time on the big screens. Read on to know more about Ikkis collection in the domestic market and its occupancy on Day 1.
Ikkis Day 1 box office report
Ikkis is a war biopic that marks Amitabh Bachchan’s nephew Agastya Nanda’s big-screen debut and is also a posthumous release for the He-Man of Bollywood. Amid Dhurandhar’s magnificent performance, Ikkis was delayed for a week and finally hit the screens on January 1, 2026. Ikkis not only opened with a promising collection of Rs 7 crore (as per Sacnilk’s early estimates) but also earned 3 times more than the early projections. On Day 1 (January 1), Ikkis earned Rs 7 crore in the domestic collection with 31.94 percent. The morning shows opened with 12.09% occupancy, followed by a spike in the afternoon numbers with 35.29%. The evening shows had the highest occupancy of the day at 46.77%, while the night shows closed with 33.62%.
Also Read: Ikkis review: Sriram Raghavan delivers profound anti-war film that chooses empathy over jingoism
Ikkis plot and review
Sriram Raghavan's war film Ikkis traces the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. Set in 1971 during the Indo-Pakistan battle, the movie features Agastya Nanda in the titular role, and Dharmendra plays his father. Simar Bhatia marked her Hindi film debut, and Jaideep Ahlawat appeared in a pivotal role. OTTplay’s review called it a beautiful anti-war film: “Ikkis is a masterfully restrained war drama that bravely prioritises humanity over hostility. Sriram Raghavan manoeuvres away from modern jingoism, instead delivering a poignant meditation on mutual respect across borders. While Agastya Nanda captures the youthful pulse of Arun Khetarpal’s legacy, the seasoned performances by Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat give the film its soulful depth.”
Meanwhile, netizens on X (Twitter) called Ikkis a good start to 2026 and also hailed the performances of the cast with a solid narrative.
Ikkis FAQs
Q: Where to watch Ikkis on OTT?
A: After its theatrical run, Ikkis will drop on Prime Video (accessible with OTTplay Premium top-up).
Q: Who plays Arun Khetarpal in Ikkis?
A: Agastya Nanda, Amitabh Bachchan's grandson, plays the role of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal in war biopic Ikkis.
Q: How much Ikkis earned at the box office?
A: Agastya Nanda's Ikkis opened with Rs 7 crore domestic collection and is expected to surprass Rs 10 crore on the second day itself.
Q: Is Ikkis Dharmendra's last film?
A: Akshay Kumar's niece, Simar Bhatia, marked her Bollywood debut with Ikkis.